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mammilla

Syllabification: (mam·mil·la)
Pronunciation: /məˈmilə/

(also mamilla)
Definition of mammilla

noun (plural mammillae /-ˈmilē, -ˈmilˌī/)

Anatomy
  • the nipple of a woman’s breast.
  • the corresponding organ in any mammal.
  • a nipple-shaped structure.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of mamma 'breast' (see mamma2)

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