noun🔗Share(speleology) A carbonate coating formed through the precipitation of calcium carbonate onto existing rock below the water surface in cave pools."The diver carefully documented the extensive mammillary covering the cave walls, noting its smooth, rounded surface and its formation in the now-drained pool. "geologymineralnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA mammillary body, one of a pair of small round bodies, located on the undersurface of the brain, that form part of the limbic system."The neurologist pointed to the MRI scan, explaining that damage to the mammillary bodies could affect memory. "anatomyorganbodymedicinephysiologybiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareResembling a breast or nipple in shape or form."The stalactites hanging from the cave ceiling had a mammillary appearance, reminding me of rows of tiny nipples. "anatomybodyphysiologymedicineappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePertaining to the nipples."The doctor noted the unusual redness around the patient's mammillary region during the physical exam. "anatomyphysiologybodymedicineorgansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
