Supernumerary nipple

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Supernumerary Nipple

A Supernumerary Nipple (pronounced: soo-per-noo-meh-ree nee-pul), also known as a third nipple, triple nipple, or polythelia (from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'thelia' meaning 'nipple'), is an additional nipple occurring in mammals, including humans.

Etymology

The term "Supernumerary" is derived from the Latin 'super' meaning 'over' and 'numerarius' meaning 'number'. It refers to something that is exceeding the usual, typical, or normal number. The term "Polythelia" is of Greek origin, with 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'thelia' meaning 'nipple'.

Definition

A Supernumerary Nipple is a condition where an individual has one or more extra nipples. These can occur anywhere along the two vertical "milk lines", which start in the armpit on each side, run down through the typical nipples and end at the groin. They are classified into eight levels (from I to VIII) according to the degree of morphological completeness.

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