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areola mammae[ə′rē·ə·lə ′mam·ē] (anatomy) The circular pigmented area surrounding the nipple of the breast. Also known as areola papillaris; mammary areola. areola mammae
areola of breast [TA] a circular pigmented area surrounding the nipple (papilla mammae); its surface is dotted with little projections because of the presence of subcutaneous areolar glands. Synonym(s): areola mammae [TA], areola of nipple, areola papillaris, areola (3) a·re·o·la of breast (ă-rē'ō-lă brest) [TA] A circular pigmented area surrounding the nipple or papilla mammae; its surface is dotted with little projections corresponding to the areolar glands beneath. Synonym(s): areola mammae [TA] , areola papillaris, areola (3) . areola mammaeThe pigmented area surrounding the nipple. Synonym: areola papillarisSee also: areola |