circumareolar

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English

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Etymology

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From circum- +‎ areolar.

Adjective

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circumareolar (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Surrounding an areola
    • 2015 June 11, Ersin Aksam, Berrak Aksam, Mustafa Erol Demirseren, “A Practical Way for Nipple-Areola Complex Reshaping in Circumareolar Reduction of Gynecomastia”, in Aesthetic Surgery Journal[1], volume 35, →DOI:
      Plumber tip is used for adjusting circumareolar purse string sutures. (A) This 38-year-old man presented with Grade III gynecomastia.