Definition: The area of darker-colored skin that surrounds the nipple on the breast. Together with the nipple itself, it is known as the areolar complex.
Pronunciation: uh-REE-oh-luh
Areola
By Natalie Kita, About.com
Updated: April 16, 2008
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