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retracted nipple

(reh-TRAK-ted NIH-pul)
A nipple that turns inward into the breast or lies flat against the breast. A retracted nipple may be present at birth or may be caused by aging, breastfeeding, breast surgery, injury, infection, or certain breast conditions. It may also be a sign of breast cancer. Also called inverted nipple.
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