mammary gland fluid/secretion

lactiferous gland fluid

A substance that is secreted by a mammary gland. The substance may differ depending on phase, with colostrum produced during pregancy/early lactation, and milk produced afterwards.

Type Gland
Parent Structure secretion of exocrine gland
Latin Name lactiferous gland fluid

Sub-structures

colostrum Gland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mammary gland fluid/secretion?
A substance that is secreted by a mammary gland. The substance may differ depending on phase, with colostrum produced during pregancy/early lactation, and milk produced afterwards.
What is the Latin name for the mammary gland fluid/secretion?
The Latin name for the mammary gland fluid/secretion is lactiferous gland fluid.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.