mammilla

/mæ'milə/ Cách viết khác : (mamillae) /mæ'mili:/
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mammilla

A newborn calf nuzzles the cow's mammilla.

Definition

Noun: 1. The small, central projection of a mammary gland: The anatomical term for the nipple, the raised area on the breast through which milk is secreted in females.

Usage
  • The word "mammilla" is a formal, technical term used primarily in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts.
  • It is less common in everyday speech, where "nipple" is the standard term.
Examples
  • Anatomy:
  • Biology:
  • Medical:
Advanced Usage
  • "Mammilla" can also be used in zoology to describe a similar structure in other mammals.
  • The plural form is mammillae (pronounced /mæˈmɪliː/ or /məˈmɪliː/).
Variants and Related Words
  • Mammillary (adjective): Relating to or resembling a mammilla or nipple.
  • Papilla (noun): A small, nipple-like projection on a part of the body. While similar, "papilla" is a broader term (e.g., dermal papilla, lingual papilla).
Synonyms
  • Nipple: The common, non-technical synonym.
  • Tеаt: Often used for animals, but can be used informally for humans.
  • Pap (archaic/poetic): An old or literary term for the breast or nipple.
mammilla

A newborn calf nuzzles the cow's mammilla.

Noun
  1. the small projection of a mammary gland

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