Areolar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹiːə.lə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Areolar is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of or relating to areolae.
Meaning
(anatomy) Of or relating to areolae.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Characterised by areolae (intercellular spaces).
- (botany) Of or relating to areoles.
Example Sentences
areolar tissue
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.
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).
Synonyms for areolar
Depending on context, synonyms include areolate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include areolomammillary, alveolar, lobuloalveolar, lobular, auricular, areal.
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