A sebaceous glands in the areola surrounding the nipple. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Areolar_glands ]
Synonyms: Montgomery's gland gland of Montgomery accessory gland of breast accessory gland of Montgomery
Term information
- MA:0000794
- Wikipedia:Areolar_glands
- EMAPA:37668 (MA:th)
- SCTID:279034002
- UMLS:C0929386 (ncithesaurus:Montgomery_s_Tubercle)
- FMA:58090
- NCIT:C92833
Lobular organ the parenchyma of which consists of acini connected to the surface of the areola or to a lactiferous duct by the duct of areolar gland. Examples: There are variable numbers of areolar glands[FMA:58090].