Meaning of areola in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈriələ/

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  1. Noun

    areola

    Etymology

    mid 17th century (in the sense ‘small space or interstice’): from Latin, literally ‘small open space’, diminutive of area (see area)

    Definitions

    1. small space in a tissue or part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing
  2. 2. small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite

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