Areola (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The areola on the butterfly's wing represented a characteristic pattern that differentiated it from other species in the region.
- On a microscopic level, the histological examination revealed a distinct areola of fibrous tissue surrounding the muscle cells.
- In the study of plant anatomy, the areola is often used as a reference point to identify different types of leaves.
- The intricate network of veins and areolas on the dragonfly's wings enabled the researchers to accurately classify the new specimen.
- The combination of distinct areolas and patterns on the wings of certain moths allowed for more accurate identification of the newly discovered genus.
Meaning 2
Small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The areola surrounding the nipple of a woman who has recently given birth was larger and darker than before pregnancy.
- After the mosquito bite, a red itchy areola formed around the affected area.
- Inflamed areolas can be a common side effect of acne or allergic reactions.
- The doctor examined the areola around the pimple and determined the severity of the infection.
- A circular areola formed on the patient's skin after the insect bite, indicating an allergic reaction.