mammary gland

Thân thiện

A mother cat nurses her kittens using her mammary glands.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A milk-secreting organ of female mammals: The mammary gland is an exocrine gland present in female mammals, responsible for producing and secreting milk to nourish their young.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The development of the mammary gland is stimulated by hormones during pregnancy.
  • Lactation is the process of milk secretion from the mammary gland.

Advanced Usage

• In biological and medical contexts: The term is used precisely to describe the anatomical structure, its physiology, and associated conditions.
  • The study focused on the cellular regeneration of the mammary gland.
  • Cancer originating in the mammary gland is a major health concern.

Variants and Related Words

• Mammary (adj): Pertaining to the breast or .
  • Mammary tissue is sensitive to hormonal changes.
• Udder (n): The large, pendulous of cows, goats, and other animals, consisting of multiple glands.
  • The farmer checked the cow's udder for signs of infection.

Synonyms

• Breast (in humans, context-dependent): Often used informally to refer to the external structure containing the .
• Lactiferous gland: A more technical synonym emphasizing its milk-producing function.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Mammary duct: The tube that carries milk from the glandular tissue to the nipple.
• Mammary papilla: The technical term for the nipple.

Học thuật

Noun

1. milk-secreting organ of female mammals

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mamma