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Areolae

Areolae are anatomical structures that are found in various parts of the human body. They are small circular or oval areas that are surrounded by a boundary line or an irregular contour. The term areolae is derived from the Latin word areola, which means small space. In human anatomy, areolae are commonly associated with the nipples. They are the pigmented areas that surround the nipples and are often darker in color than the surrounding skin. The size and shape of areolae can vary greatly from person to person and can change over time due to factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, and aging. Areolae also play an important role in the anatomy of the breast. The mammary gland is surrounded by a circular area of pigmented skin known as the areola. This area contains small bumps called Montgomery glands, which secrete a lubricating fluid to protect the nipple during breastfeeding. In addition to their role in human anatomy, areolae are also used in image composition techniques in anime, comics, and manga. They are often used to add detail and provide visual interest to the artwork, particularly in depictions of female characters. Areolae can also be used to create a sense of depth and 3-dimensionality in the artwork. Overall, areolae are small circular or oval areas that are found in various parts of the human body. They play an important role in human anatomy, particularly in the breast, and are also used in image composition techniques in art and media.

anatomy, breast, nipple, pigmentation, image composition

Matthew Williams

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Areolae

Areolae is a noun which refers to a small area enclosed by a circle, boundary line, or irregular contour. It is derived from the Latin word ‘areolae’ meaning ‘small space’. Synonyms of areolae are alveoli, area, circle, compartment, enclosure, fissure, pocket, pocket-like depression, and slot. Antonyms of areolae are largeness, roominess, and space. Cognates of areolae in other languages include the French areole, Spanish areola, and German Areole. Variants of areolae include areola, areole, areoled, and areolae.

Etymology Areola Morphology Lexicon Lexeme stems Diachronic Synchronic Historical Linguistics Language Change.

George Adrian Postea

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Areolae

Areolae is an anatomical term derived from the Greek language, and has evolved over a period of time to be used in the context of both medicine and biology. In Greek, the word is derived from the term “are”, which is a reference to a pool of water, and “holos”, which is a reference to the whole. When taken together, the literal translation of “areolae” is “having a pool on one’s whole”. In terms of morphology, the term is used in the context of various anatomical structures; particularly in human anatomy, it is used to refer to the small pits that are commonly found in the webbing of the hands and feet. In the realm of biology and medicine, it is often used to describe clusters of cells, such as in mammary areolae. Pragmatically, the term is used to refer to a structure within a larger structure, and it is used to describe anatomical features in both humans and other animals.

Etymology, Morphology, Areolae, Anatomy, Linguistic Evolution.

Henry Fontaine

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Areolae

Areolae are small circular or ovoid protrusions or markings usually seen in image composition techniques in anime, comics or manga for drawing character upper torso. They are usually placed over the breasts of female characters as a way to add detail and provide visual interest to the artwork. Areolae can also be placed elsewhere such as around the abdomen, shoulder and arms to give the character a more realistic appearance. Areolae often help to define the shape and structure of the body and help to create a sense of depth and 3-dimensionality.

Anime, manga, comics, character, art, protrusions, markings, breasts, abdomen, shoulder, arms, realistic, shape, structure, depth, 3-dimensionality.

Taro Yamada


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