periareolar
|per-i-a-re-o-lar|
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/ˌpɛriəˈriːoʊlər/
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/ˌpɛr.i.əˈrɪəʊ.lə/
around the areola
Etymology
'periareolar' originates from the Greek prefix 'peri-' meaning 'around' and the Latin word 'areola' meaning 'small area' (a diminutive of 'area').
'areola' entered English from Latin 'areola'; the prefix 'peri-' from Greek combined with the adjective form 'areolar' in modern medical English to form 'periareolar'.
Initially formed from elements meaning 'around a small area', it came to be used specifically for 'around the areola (of the nipple)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or situated around the areola (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple).
The surgeon made a periareolar incision to minimize visible scarring.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/16 20:21