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Definition: a venous plexus in the areola surrounding the nipple, formed by the mammary veins, and sending its blood to the lateral thoracic vein; erectile tissue of the areola of the nipple.
Synonym(s): plexus venosus areolarisTA, circulus venosus halleri, Haller circle2, vascular circle3, venous circle of mammary gland
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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