amazia

English

Etymology

From Modern Latin [Term?]. If so, from the hypothetical Ancient Greek *ἀμαζία (*amazía), ultimately from ἀ- (a-) +‎ μαζός (mazós) +‎ -ῐ́ᾱ (-íā).

Noun

amazia (uncountable)

1. The absence of one or both of the mammary glands, with the nipple and areola present.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with amastia, the complete absence of breast tissue, nipple, and areola.

References

• Oxford English Dictionary, 1884–1928, and First Supplement, 1933.