In its most general form, a
nipple is a
structure from which a fluid emanates. More specifically, it is the projection on the
breasts or
udder of a mammal by which, in females,
breast milk is delivered to a mother's young. In this sense, it is often called a
teat, especially when referring to non-humans, and the medical term used to refer to it is
papilla. A breast or nipple is sometimes called a "pap". The rubber mouthpiece of a
baby bottle or
pacifier may also be referred to as a "nipple" or a "teat". In humans, nipples of both males and females are also one of the
erogenous zones. In many cultures, human female nipples are sexualized and it is considered a taboo or a
public indecency to uncover them in public.