colostrum
- Noun:
- The first milk produced by mammals after giving birth: Colostrum is a thick, yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands in the first few days following parturition (the act of giving birth). It is rich in antibodies and nutrients essential for the newborn's immune system and initial growth.
- Noun:
- The veterinarian emphasized the importance of the calf receiving its mother's colostrum within the first few hours of life.
- Colostrum provides vital antibodies that protect the newborn from infections.
- Human colostrum is sometimes called "liquid gold" due to its nutritional and immunological value.
"Colostrum harvesting": The practice of collecting and storing colostrum before birth, often recommended in human medicine for mothers with specific health conditions.
- The antenatal class included a session on colostrum harvesting for mothers with gestational diabetes.
"Bovine colostrum": Colostrum from cows, which is sometimes processed into dietary supplements.
- Some athletes take bovine colostrum supplements for its purported health benefits.
- Foremilk: A less technical term sometimes used interchangeably with colostrum, though it can also refer to the initial milk released at a single feeding.
- Immune milk: A descriptive term highlighting the antibody-rich nature of colostrum.
- Parturition (n): The action of giving birth.
- First milk: A simple, descriptive synonym.
- Beestings: An archaic or dialectal term, primarily for the colostrum of cows or other animals.
(Note: As a specific biological substance, 'colostrum' does not form standard phrasal verbs. Related phrases are descriptive.) - To receive colostrum: The act of a newborn ingesting the fluid. - It is critical for lambs to receive colostrum soon after birth. - Colostrum intake: Refers to the quantity or fact of consuming colostrum. - Adequate colostrum intake is a key factor in neonatal survival.
(Note: There are no common idioms based on the word 'colostrum' due to its specific scientific nature.)
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milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition
