mammilla

noun
UK: /məˈmɪlə/
US: /məˈmɪlə/

  1. A small, nipple-shaped projection.

    1. The tiny mammilla was barely noticeable on the surface.
    2. Careful observation revealed a small mammilla on the specimen's outer layer.

  2. The nipple or teat of the mammary gland.

    1. The infant latched onto the mother's mammilla for feeding.
    2. The sensitivity of the mammilla increases during lactation in mammals.

Synonyms

nipple projection protuberance papilla teat
mammilla adjective

  1. Relating to or resembling the nipple of the breast.

    1. The mammilla area was slightly raised.
    2. Doctors examined the mammilla region for any abnormalities.
mammilla intransitive-verb

  1. To form or resemble a small nipple-shaped projection.

    1. The tissue began to mammilla slightly under the microscope.
    2. Over time, the skin may mammilla, creating a bumpy texture.
mammilla transitive-verb

  1. To shape or mold something to resemble a nipple.

    1. She used clay to mammilla the small figurines.
    2. The artist carefully tried to mammilla the wax to make his prototype design.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mammilla" in English means: A small, nipple-shaped projection., The nipple or teat of the mammary gland..

The phonetic transcription of "mammilla" is /məˈmɪlə/ in British English and /məˈmɪlə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mammilla": nipple, projection, protuberance, papilla, teat.

Example usage of "mammilla": "The tiny mammilla was barely noticeable on the surface.". More examples on the page.