1. relating to or resembling an areola (the colored area around a nipple)
Usage: medical; anatomical
2. having a structure with small spaces or cavities; porous
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The areolar tissue contains loose connective fibers.
• Areolar connective tissue fills spaces between organs.
• The surgeon examined the areolar region carefully.
• Areolar tissue allows for flexibility and movement.
• The microscope revealed the areolar structure of the sample.
• Areolar connective tissue is found throughout the body.