Word
mammilla
/mæˈmilə/
noun
乳头
the small projection of a mammary gland
- 1.
The nipple.
乳头。
- 2.
A nipple-like object.
乳头状物。
乳头。；乳头状物。；乳头；[医] 乳头
In use
During the biology class, the teacher pointed to a diagram and explained the structure of a mammilla.
In many farm animals, the number of mammillae is related to how many babies they usually have.
While breastfeeding, the mother felt a small lump near the mammilla and mentioned it to her doctor.
the mammilla
通常使用定冠词，指具体解剖结构。
The mammilla can become irritated.
乳头可能受到刺激。
mammilla of [noun]
用于解剖描述，表示所属关系。
The mammilla of the mammary gland is sensitive.
乳腺的乳头是敏感的。
Common mistakes
The doctor examined her mammillas.The doctor examined her mammillae.
mammilla 的复数形式是 mammillae，而不是加 -s。因为它是拉丁语借词，复数遵循拉丁语规则。错误使用了英语规则复数。
Mammilla cancer is common.Mammary cancer is common.
mammilla 是名词，意为乳头；而描述乳腺的癌症应用形容词 mammary，例如 mammary cancer。错误混用了名词和形容词。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
解剖学术语
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