mammilla (Meaning)
Wordnet
mammilla (n)
the small projection of a mammary gland
Webster
mammilla (n.)
The nipple.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mammilla
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mammilla Sentence Examples
- The mammary gland consists of glandular tissue that surrounds the mammilla.
- The mammilla is the nipple-like projection on the breast.
- The mammilla is sensitive to touch and contains sensory nerve endings.
- During nursing, the baby grasps the mammilla and draws milk from the breast.
- The mammilla can become sore or cracked during breastfeeding.
- Some women experience breast pain or discomfort around the mammilla before menstruation.
- The mammilla may change color or texture during pregnancy.
- Inverted mammilla is a condition in which the mammilla turns inwards.
- Some breast surgeries involve the removal or reconstruction of the mammilla.
- The mammilla is an important anatomical feature that is associated with breastfeeding and breast health.
FAQs About the word mammilla
the small projection of a mammary glandThe nipple.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mammary gland consists of glandular tissue that surrounds the mammilla.
The mammilla is the nipple-like projection on the breast.
The mammilla is sensitive to touch and contains sensory nerve endings.
During nursing, the baby grasps the mammilla and draws milk from the breast.
