What is another word for mammillae?

Pronunciation: [mˈamɪlˌiː] (IPA)

Mammillae are small, nipple-like projections on certain organs or tissues in the body, such as the breasts, tongue, or digestive tract. Synonyms for mammillae include papillae, nipples, teats, protrusions, projections, bumps, nodules, bulges, and knobs. Papillae is often used to describe the small projections on the tongue or skin, while nipples and teats are commonly used to refer to the mammary gland in mammals. Protrusions, projections, bumps, nodules, bulges, and knobs generally refer to any small, raised structure on an organ or tissue. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context, but all typically refer to the same type of anatomical structure.

Synonyms for Mammillae:

What are the hypernyms for Mammillae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Areolae, Mammary Glands, Nipples, breast tissue, Mammary complexes, Mammary organs, Mound of Venus.

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