aréola
1. A small circular or ring-like area, particularly the pigmented circular area surrounding the nipple of the breast
The areole is typically darker than the surrounding skin.
A aréola é tipicamente mais escura que a pele ao redor.
2. In botany, a small space or area on a cactus or succulent plant, usually bearing spines or glochids
The cactus has numerous areoles distributed across its surface.
O cacto possui numerosas aréolas distribuídas em sua superfície.
3. In entomology, a small space or cell in the wing of an insect bounded by veins
The insect's wing displays distinct areoles formed by the venation pattern.
A asa do inseto exibe aréolas distintas formadas pelo padrão de nervuras.
This is primarily a technical/medical term used in anatomical, botanical, and entomological contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in medical education, dermatology, and botanical studies. The term maintains the same scientific meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
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