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Meaning of areola in English
Pronunciation
/əˈriələ/
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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.
small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite