What does areolar mean?
Areolar means (anatomy) Of or relating to areolae..
Areolar
/əˈɹiːə.lə(ɹ)/ · adjective
Meaning
(anatomy) Of or relating to areolae..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy) Of or relating to areolae.
- (anatomy) Characterised by areolae (intercellular spaces).
- (botany) Of or relating to areoles.
Example Sentences
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.
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).
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Word Forms
- more areolar
- most areolar
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for areolar?
Common synonyms include areolate.
What is the opposite of areolar?
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How do you use areolar in a sentence?
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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