areola

• Petite zone circulaire, par exemple la région pigmentée autour du mamelon chez l'humain, ou un petit espace dans un tissu ou une partie du corps, comme l'intervalle entre les nervures d'une feuille ou d'une aile d'insecte.

A small circular area, such as the pigmented region around the human nipple, or a small space in a tissue or body part like the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing.

1. Small space in tissueC1formalscientific

   A small, defined area or space within a biological tissue, such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing.

   Aréole (espace dans un tissu)

   • The areola on the leaf is clearly visible between the branching veins.
   • Entomologists study the areolae on insect wings for species identification.
   • The pattern of areolae in the tissue sample was irregular.

   Synonymescellintersticelacuna

2. Circular area around the nippleB2formalmedical

   The small, circular, pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple on the human breast.

   Aréole (du mamelon)

   • The areola often darkens during pregnancy.
   • The doctor examined the areola for any signs of irritation.
   • The size of the areola can vary significantly between individuals.

3. Inflamed area around a lesionC1formalmedical

   A small, circular area of inflammation or discoloration surrounding a pimple, insect bite, or other skin lesion.

   Aréole inflammatoire

   • A red areola formed around the mosquito bite.
   • The areola around the pimple indicated a mild infection.
   • The doctor noted the areola surrounding the wound was not spreading.

   Synonymeshalo