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Definition of areola

areola

/əˈriː.ə.lə/
a · re · o · la
Plural:areolae
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Adjective:areolar
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• noun

1

The small circular pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple of the human breast, or any colored ring surrounding a central point such as a vesicle or the pupil of the eye.

Example

"The anatomy textbook illustrates how the sebaceous glands within the areola secrete protective oils."

2

A small space, interstice, or mesh in a biological tissue or network, such as the tiny space between the veins of a leaf or on the wing of an insect.

Example

"Under the microscope, the botanist examined the polygonal pattern of each areola formed by the leaf veins."

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are
area
arena
areola
arepa
arequipa
ares

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century directly from Latin areola, meaning 'a small open place' or 'little garden bed', the diminutive of area ('open space').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Areola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/areola
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