Definition of "areolar" [a•re•o•lar]

• Of, or relating to an areola or areole. (adjective)

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• "Just under the mucous membrane of the anus and rectum there is a layer of loose, fatty, connective tissue, called areolar tissue."
• "A variety of connective tissues exist, including blood, bone and cartilage, adipose (fat), and the fibrous and areolar (loose) connective tissues that gives support to most organs (see Figure 3 and Figure 4)."
• "The areolar mounds disappeared 9 months after discontinuing the use of a hair styling gel containing Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil and Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil."