Definition of mamilla in English:
mamilla
(also mammilla)
nounPlural mamillae maˈmɪlə
Anatomy 1The nipple of a woman's breast.
〔剖〕（女性的）乳头
Example sentencesExamples
- Papillomavirus DNA was present in 25 of 29 samples of breast carcinoma and in 20 of 29 samples from the corresponding mamilla.
- 1.1 The organ in any mammal corresponding to a woman's nipple.
- 1.2 A nipple-shaped structure.
乳头状物；乳头状结构
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of mamma 'breast' (see mamma2).