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Areola

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Updated April 21, 2009

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Definition: The pigmented area surrounding the nipple. The size, shape, and color will vary from woman to woman and it will darken during pregnancy and lactation.
Pronunciation: ah-ree-oh-la
Alternate Spellings: aureola
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