nipple

• Substantivo que designa a pequena protuberância da mama, por onde o leite é secretado, ou a ponta flexível de uma mamadeira, chupeta ou bico de silicone usada para alimentar ou acalmar bebês.

A noun referring to a small projection of a mammary gland, or a flexible cap on a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier.

1. Anatomical projectionB2formal

   The small, raised projection on the surface of a mammary gland, through which milk is secreted.

   Mamilo

   • The baby latched onto the mother's nipple to feed.
   • Nipples can vary in size and shape among individuals.
   • The doctor examined the patient's nipple for any abnormalities.

   Sinônimosdugmammillapapillateat

2. Feeding bottle capB1formal

   A flexible, often rubber or silicone cap attached to a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier, designed for sucking.

   Bico de mamadeira

   • She replaced the old nipple on the baby bottle with a new one.
   • The pacifier's nipple is made of soft silicone.
   • Make sure the nipple is clean before giving the bottle to the baby.

   Sinônimosteat