Meaning
breast; udder
- the mammary gland of a human female (anatomical/clinical)
- the milk-producing organ of female mammals, an udder
In a sentence
Lo specialista ha raccomandato un'ecografia periodica alla mammella.
The specialist recommended a periodic breast ultrasound.
Il veterinario ha visitato le mammelle della mucca malata.
The vet examined the sick cow's udders.
Non c'era alcuna anomalia visibile nella mammella sinistra.
There was no visible abnormality in the left breast.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mammella | feminine · singular |
| mammelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: primarily anatomical, medical, or zoological. Use 'seno' or 'petto' in everyday spoken Italian.