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mamelon

Pronunciation: /ˈmamɪlən/
Definition of mamelon

noun

Biology
  • a small rounded structure, e.g. the central knob of a tubercle on a sea urchin.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, 'nipple', from mamelle 'breast', from Latin mamilla 'little breast'

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