Areolar

//əˈɹiːə.lə(ɹ)// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to areolae.

    "Although this may be caused by erroneous preoperative markings, areolar diameter differences are usually caused by skin tension differences between the breasts after wound closure."

  2. 2
    Characterised by areolae (intercellular spaces).

    "areolar tissue"

  3. 3
    Of or relating to areoles.
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or like or divided into areolae wordnet

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"Although this may be caused by erroneous preoperative markings, areolar diameter differences are usually caused by skin tension differences between the breasts after wound closure."

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areolar tissue

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