areolar en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /əˈɹiːə.lə(ɹ)/ (UK)
Meanings
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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.
2016, Onelio Garcia Jr., “Management of Asymmetry After Breast Reduction”, in Dennis C. Hammond, editor, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Vol. 43, No. 2: Complications in Breast Reduction, Elsevier, page 377:
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Characterised by areolae (intercellular spaces).
areolar tissue
2012, James W. Fleshman Jr., Open Total Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch, James W. Fleshman, Elisa H Birnbaum, Steven R Hunt, Matthew G Mutch, Ira J Kodner, Bashar Safar, Atlas of Surgical Techniques for Colon, Rectum and Anus, Elsevier (Elsevier Saunders), page 130, At the level of the sacral promontory, an areolar tissue plane begins behind the superior hemorrhoidal artery (Figure 9-3A and B).
- Of or relating to areoles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most areolar | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more areolar | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
retroareolar · periareolar · circumareolar · areolar tissue · subareolar · infraareolar
Translations (4)
ca areolar (relating to areolae) · es areolar (relating to areolae) · fr aréolaire (relating to areolae) · pt areolar (relating to areolae)