Nipple

Pronunciation

Definition 1

In anatomy, the small raised area in the center of the breast through which milk can flow to the outside. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

The pigmented protuberance on the surface of the breast through which milk is drawn from the breast. (NCI Thesaurus)

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