Accessory breast
Accessory Breast
Accessory breast (pronounced: /əkˈsesəri brest/), also known as supernumerary breasts, polymastia, or mammae erraticae, is a medical condition where an individual has more than the usual number of breasts.
Etymology
The term "accessory" comes from the Latin word "accessorius" meaning "additional", and "breast" from the Old English "brēost" meaning "chest". The term "polymastia" is derived from the Greek words "poly" meaning "many", and "mastos" meaning "breast".
Definition
An Accessory breast is an additional breast tissue that can develop anywhere along the milk line (also known as the mammary line or mammary ridge), which extends from the armpit (axilla) to the groin. This condition is present from birth and is more common in women, but can also occur in men.
Symptoms
The accessory breast tissue can range from a small nipple (polythelia) to a fully formed and functional breast (polymastia). It may not cause any symptoms, but some people may experience pain or discomfort, particularly during menstruation or pregnancy.
Related Terms
- Polythelia: The presence of an extra nipple.
- Polymastia: The presence of an extra breast.
- Milk line: The line along which breasts typically develop.
- Mammary gland: The gland that produces milk in female mammals.
- Axilla: The armpit.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accessory breast
- Wikipedia's article - Accessory breast
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