Areolate (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or like or divided into areolae; "areolar tissue".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The tissue in the axilla was areolate and dense, which suggested the presence of an infection.
- Histopathological examination of the areolate tissue surrounding the breast tumor showed signs of necrosis.
- The characteristic areolate appearance of the tissue was used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
- After conducting a biopsy, the pathologist observed areolate tissue with deranged necrotic areas.
- Local areolate necrosis of the tissue is often indicative of an imbalance in hormonal levels.