Definitions for: Areola

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

Webster (1913) Definition: A*re"o*la, n.; pl. Areol[ae]. [L. areola, dim. of
area: cf. F. ar['e]ole. See Area.]
1. An interstice or small space, as between the cracks of the
surface in certain crustaceous lichens; or as between the
fibers composing organs or vessels that interlace; or as
between the nervures of an insect's wing.

2. (Anat. & Med.) The colored ring around the nipple, or
around a vesicle or pustule.

Synonyms: ring of color

See Also: area, boob, bosom, breast, interstice, knocker, region, tit, titty

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