nounfemininepl: areolas or areolae
aréola
1. The colored ring of tissue surrounding the nipple of the breast
The areola typically darkens during pregnancy.
A aréola normalmente escurece durante a gravidez.
2. In botany, a small space or interstice, as in the surface of lichens or between leaf veins
The lichen's surface displayed distinct areolas.
A superfície do líquen exibia aréolas distintas.
3. In zoology, a small circular area or space on an insect's wing
The insect's wing had several areolas visible under magnification.
A asa do inseto tinha várias aréolas visíveis sob aumento.
The term 'areola' is primarily used in medical, anatomical, botanical, and zoological contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese and English, it maintains its scientific and anatomical precision without slang variations. Medical professionals and educators use it routinely in educational settings.
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