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papilla mammae(medicine)
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areola papillaris(medicine)

areola mammae (medicine)


areola mammae -->
areola of nipple


A circular pigmented area surrounding the nipple or papilla mammae; its surface is dotted with little projections due to the presence of areolar glands beneath.

Synonym: areola mammae, areola papillaris, areola.