Definition of areola in English:

areola

nounPlural areolae əˈriːələəˈriələ

Anatomy

1A small circular area, in particular the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple.
〔剖〕乳晕；小范围的圆形部位
Example sentencesExamples
- As reported in The Journal of Family Practice, a patient complained of itching that had lasted for about six months in and near an areola, but a clinical examination turned up no skin changes or other reason for the itching.
- Most of the breast tissue in a man is concentrated in the area immediately behind the nipple and areola.
- Microscopically, variably sized cystic spaces were observed near the nipple, just adjacent to the mammary duct expanding beneath the areola.
- They are encircled by a pigmented ring called the areola, and surrounded by nerve endings and blood vessels.
- The areola contains softer and darker skin tissue which surrounds the nipple and which also contains smooth muscle fibers.
1. 1.1Biology Any of the small spaces between lines or cracks on a leaf or an insect's wing.
  〔生〕（叶子或昆虫翅膀上的）网隙
  Example sentencesExamples
  The cell surface is ornamented with pores or areolae with poroid centers, sometimes in species-specific patterns.
  Cambarus spp. in the Northeast have no lateral spines on their rostra and the Procambarus spp. in the area have a narrow or obliterated areola.
  On the valve surface the areolae are grouped together in fascicles bordered by distinct radial lines.
  The areolae on the valve are usually too small to be distinguishable with the light microscope.
2. 1.2Medicine A reddened patch around a spot or papule.
  〔医〕（脓包或丘疹周围的）红斑

Derivatives

areolar

adjective

The ventral paratenon consists of fatty mesenteric-like areolar tissue that is rich in blood vessels that nourish the tendon.
Example sentencesExamples
- It is covered by a sheath of areolar connective tissue from which thin fibrous septa extend into the gland and subdivide it into many distinct lobules.
- For capsule contracture, ‘We have done a capsulotomy through the belly button, although it's more difficult than the areolar approach.’
- Loose areolar tissue is the least solid, with gelatinous material among its fibres.
- They may be located within the thorax embedded in thymic tissue, in the posterior mediastinum, and in the areolar tissue associated with the pericardium.

areolate

adjective

The surface of the cell is coarsely areolate, with a pore in each areole.
Example sentencesExamples
- This area in June of 1988 was not noted to contain any obvious areolate plants but did contain them in 1989.
- Loss of indusium, dimorphism, areolate venation, and reduced blade dissection have occurred repeatedly along many evolutionary lines in Dryopteridaceae.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in the sense 'small space or interstice'): from Latin, literally 'small open space', diminutive of area (see area).

Rhymes

rubeola

Definition of areola in US English:

areola

nounəˈrēələəˈriələ

Anatomy

1A small circular area, in particular the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple.
〔剖〕乳晕；小范围的圆形部位
Example sentencesExamples
- The areola contains softer and darker skin tissue which surrounds the nipple and which also contains smooth muscle fibers.
- Microscopically, variably sized cystic spaces were observed near the nipple, just adjacent to the mammary duct expanding beneath the areola.
- They are encircled by a pigmented ring called the areola, and surrounded by nerve endings and blood vessels.
- Most of the breast tissue in a man is concentrated in the area immediately behind the nipple and areola.
- As reported in The Journal of Family Practice, a patient complained of itching that had lasted for about six months in and near an areola, but a clinical examination turned up no skin changes or other reason for the itching.
1. 1.1Biology Any of the small spaces between the veins on a leaf or the nervures on an insect's wing.
  〔生〕（叶子或昆虫翅膀上的）网隙
  Example sentencesExamples
  On the valve surface the areolae are grouped together in fascicles bordered by distinct radial lines.
  The areolae on the valve are usually too small to be distinguishable with the light microscope.
  The cell surface is ornamented with pores or areolae with poroid centers, sometimes in species-specific patterns.
  Cambarus spp. in the Northeast have no lateral spines on their rostra and the Procambarus spp. in the area have a narrow or obliterated areola.
2. 1.2Medicine A reddened patch around a spot or papule.
  〔医〕（脓包或丘疹周围的）红斑

Origin

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

单词	areola
释义	Definition of areola in English: areola nounPlural areolae əˈriːələəˈriələ Anatomy 1A small circular area, in particular the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple. 〔剖〕乳晕；小范围的圆形部位 Example sentencesExamples As reported in The Journal of Family Practice, a patient complained of itching that had lasted for about six months in and near an areola, but a clinical examination turned up no skin changes or other reason for the itching. Most of the breast tissue in a man is concentrated in the area immediately behind the nipple and areola. Microscopically, variably sized cystic spaces were observed near the nipple, just adjacent to the mammary duct expanding beneath the areola. They are encircled by a pigmented ring called the areola, and surrounded by nerve endings and blood vessels. The areola contains softer and darker skin tissue which surrounds the nipple and which also contains smooth muscle fibers. 1.1Biology Any of the small spaces between lines or cracks on a leaf or an insect's wing. 〔生〕（叶子或昆虫翅膀上的）网隙 Example sentencesExamples The cell surface is ornamented with pores or areolae with poroid centers, sometimes in species-specific patterns. Cambarus spp. in the Northeast have no lateral spines on their rostra and the Procambarus spp. in the area have a narrow or obliterated areola. On the valve surface the areolae are grouped together in fascicles bordered by distinct radial lines. The areolae on the valve are usually too small to be distinguishable with the light microscope. 1.2Medicine A reddened patch around a spot or papule. 〔医〕（脓包或丘疹周围的）红斑 Derivatives areolar adjective The ventral paratenon consists of fatty mesenteric-like areolar tissue that is rich in blood vessels that nourish the tendon. Example sentencesExamples It is covered by a sheath of areolar connective tissue from which thin fibrous septa extend into the gland and subdivide it into many distinct lobules. For capsule contracture, ‘We have done a capsulotomy through the belly button, although it's more difficult than the areolar approach.’ Loose areolar tissue is the least solid, with gelatinous material among its fibres. They may be located within the thorax embedded in thymic tissue, in the posterior mediastinum, and in the areolar tissue associated with the pericardium. areolate adjective The surface of the cell is coarsely areolate, with a pore in each areole. Example sentencesExamples This area in June of 1988 was not noted to contain any obvious areolate plants but did contain them in 1989. Loss of indusium, dimorphism, areolate venation, and reduced blade dissection have occurred repeatedly along many evolutionary lines in Dryopteridaceae. Origin Mid 17th century (in the sense 'small space or interstice'): from Latin, literally 'small open space', diminutive of area (see area). Rhymes rubeola Definition of areola in US English: areola nounəˈrēələəˈriələ Anatomy 1A small circular area, in particular the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple. 〔剖〕乳晕；小范围的圆形部位 Example sentencesExamples The areola contains softer and darker skin tissue which surrounds the nipple and which also contains smooth muscle fibers. Microscopically, variably sized cystic spaces were observed near the nipple, just adjacent to the mammary duct expanding beneath the areola. They are encircled by a pigmented ring called the areola, and surrounded by nerve endings and blood vessels. Most of the breast tissue in a man is concentrated in the area immediately behind the nipple and areola. As reported in The Journal of Family Practice, a patient complained of itching that had lasted for about six months in and near an areola, but a clinical examination turned up no skin changes or other reason for the itching. 1.1Biology Any of the small spaces between the veins on a leaf or the nervures on an insect's wing. 〔生〕（叶子或昆虫翅膀上的）网隙 Example sentencesExamples On the valve surface the areolae are grouped together in fascicles bordered by distinct radial lines. The areolae on the valve are usually too small to be distinguishable with the light microscope. The cell surface is ornamented with pores or areolae with poroid centers, sometimes in species-specific patterns. Cambarus spp. in the Northeast have no lateral spines on their rostra and the Procambarus spp. in the area have a narrow or obliterated areola. 1.2Medicine A reddened patch around a spot or papule. 〔医〕（脓包或丘疹周围的）红斑 Origin Mid 17th century (in the sense ‘small space or interstice’): from Latin, literally ‘small open space’, diminutive of area (see area).
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