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 Areola - definition of Areola in Encyclopedia
In anatomy, the term areola is used to describe any small circular area such as the dark skin surrounding the nipple.
Normal areolar color ranges from light pink to dark brown with races with lighter skin tones tending to have paler areolas and races with darker skin tones to have darker areolas.
While it is most commonly used to describe the pigmented ring around the human nipple, it can also be used to describe other small circular areas such as the inflamed area surrounding a pimple.
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Areola   (223 words)

  
 3D Health Animations - Diseases and Conditions - Breast Reduction
Permanent inability to breast-feed after having the surgery
Failure of the nipple and areola to "take" or heal
The surgeon removes excess breast tissue and skin then repositions the nipple and areola appropriately.
http://www.healthscout.com/animation/1/39/main.html   (256 words)

  
 ASCO - Career Resources - Cancer Directories
Topics include goals, special considerations, nipple and areola reconstruction, and the ACS Reach to Recovery Program.
http://www.asco.org/ac/1,1003,_12-002938,00.asp   (4721 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Breast cancer
Change in the color or feel of the skin of the breast, nipple, or areola
A change in the size or shape of the breast
Change in appearance or sensation of the nipple
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000913.htm   (2531 words)

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