areola
Americannoun
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a ring of color, as around the human nipple.
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a small interstice, as between the fibers of connective tissue.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of areola
1655–65; < Latin, equivalent to āre ( a ) area + -ola -ole 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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A Facebook spokesperson said the site allowed images of post-mastectomy areola tattoos on a page or profile but not within advertising.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2021
Receiving the areola tattoos after breast reconstruction surgery made Provenza feel complete again.
From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2016
She numbs the area and applies the tattooed areola in one session.
From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2016
In most cases, surgeons remove the nipple and areola as a safeguard as well.
From Washington Times • Feb. 29, 2016
In a few cases the enlargement of the abdomen has been accompanied by pigmentation and the areola of the nipple has also become pigmented.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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