areola

are·o·la

noun
\ə-ˈrē-ə-lə; ˌer-ē-ˈō-, ˌa-rē-\

plural are·o·lae\-ˌlē\ or are·o·las

Definition of AREOLA

: a small area between things or about something; especially : a colored ring (as about the nipple, a vesicle, or a pustule)

— are·o·lar \-lər\ adjective

— are·o·late \-lət\ adjective

Origin of AREOLA

New Latin, from Latin, small open space, diminutive of area

First Known Use: 1664

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral