mammillate

[ mam-uh-leyt ]

adjective

1. having a mammilla or mammillae.

mammillate

/ ˈmæmɪˌleɪt /

adjective

1. the usual US spellings of mamillate and mamillated

Other Words From

• mam·mil·la·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mammillate¹

From the Late Latin word mammillātus, dating back to 1820–30. See mammilla, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Shell nut-shaped, mammillate, with slight sagittal stricture.

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Shell nut-shaped, mammillate, without external stricture, but with complete external sagittal ring.

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Shell nut-shaped, mammillate, with deep sagittal stricture and irregular, polygonal pores.

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Shell nut-shaped, mammillate, with sharp sagittal stricture.

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Shell nut-shaped, mammillate, with distinct sagittal stricture.

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