areola

noun

Meaning

A small, circular, pigmented area, especially the ring of colored skin surrounding the nipple.

Examples

The areola typically darkens during pregnancy due to hormonal changes.
Skin conditions can sometimes cause irritation or changes in the appearance of the areola.

Synonyms: nipple area, pigmented ring, areolar region, mammary areola

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areola

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈriːələ/

Definition

A small, circular, pigmented area, especially the ring of colored skin surrounding the nipple.

Examples

The areola typically darkens during pregnancy due to hormonal changes.
Skin conditions can sometimes cause irritation or changes in the appearance of the areola.

Synonyms of areola

Words with a similar meaning to areola:

nipple area
pigmented ring
areolar region
mammary areola

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