Mammilla (Noun)
Meaning
The small projection of a mammary gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor gently examined the mammilla of the breast to check for any abnormalities.
- The nipple-areola complex is the visible part of the breast that includes the mammilla and surrounding areola.
- During pregnancy, the mammilla of the breast becomes more prominent and sensitive.
- The mammilla is a highly sensitive area of the breast, responsible for the production and ejection of milk during lactation.
- After childbirth, the mammilla may become engorged and tender due to the sudden increase in milk production.