mamilla

• Nom désignant un petit relief de la glande mammaire, comme le mamelon.

A noun referring to the small projection of a mammary gland, such as a nipple.

1. NippleC1formalmedical

   The small projection of a mammary gland, from which milk is secreted in females.

   Mamelon

   • The mamilla is a sensitive part of the breast.
   • During breastfeeding, the infant latches onto the mamilla.
   • The doctor examined the mamilla for any abnormalities.

   Synonymesdugmammillanipplepapillateat