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Mammary Gland.
Mammary Gland - as a noun
Milk-secreting organ of female mammals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mammaHypernyms (Closely Related)
duct glandexocrineexocrine glandHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The mammary gland produces and secretes milk."
"Breast cancer can originate in the mammary gland."
"The development of the mammary gland is regulated by hormones."
"The function of the mammary gland is to nourish offspring."
"During pregnancy, the mammary gland undergoes changes to prepare for lactation."