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nipple

papilla mammae

Projection of skin containing the outlets for 15-20 lactiferous ducts arranged cylindrically around the tip.

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Type Organ
Système corporel Tégumentaire
Structure parente organism subdivision
Nom latin papilla mammae
FMA ID 67771

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nipple?

Projection of skin containing the outlets for 15-20 lactiferous ducts arranged cylindrically around the tip.

What body system is the nipple part of?

The nipple is part of the Tégumentaire.

What is the Latin name for the nipple?

The Latin name for the nipple is papilla mammae.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:67771 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002030 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — nipple Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.