areola

[ uh-ree-uh-luh ]

noun

, Biology.

, plural a·re·o·lae [uh, -, ree, -, uh, -lee], a·re·o·las.

1. a ring of color, as around the human nipple.
2. a small interstice, as between the fibers of connective tissue.

areola

/ əˈrɪələ; əˌrɪəˈleɪʃən; -ˌleɪt; əˈrɪəlɪt /

noun

1. anatomy any small circular area, such as the pigmented ring around the human nipple or the inflamed area surrounding a pimple

Derived Forms

• aˈreolar, adjective
• areolation, noun

Other Words From

• a·reo·lar adjective
• a·re·o·late [uh, -, ree, -, uh, -lit, -leyt], a·re·o·lat·ed [uh, -, ree, -, uh, -ley-tid], adjective
• ar·e·o·la·tion [air-ee-, uh, -, ley, -sh, uh, n], noun
• multi·a·reo·late adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of areola¹

1655–65; < Latin, equivalent to āre ( a ) area + -ola -ole ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of areola¹

C17: from Latin: diminutive of area

Example Sentences

The Areola, or part which becomes brown; it is elevated above the rest of the Breast, as may be seen.

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