Areolas

/əˈriːələz/ noun

Definition

Plural of areola; multiple small circular areas or spaces in anatomy, botany, or other scientific contexts.

Etymology

English plural form of 'areola' using the standard '-s' ending, as opposed to the Latin plural 'areolae'.

Kelly Says

Modern English scientific writing increasingly uses 'areolas' instead of the Latin 'areolae'—it's part of a broader trend toward English plurals in contemporary science.

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