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Mammary Glands, Human

Medical Definition: Glandular tissue in the BREAST of human that is under the influence of hormones such as ESTROGENS; PROGESTINS; and PROLACTIN. In WOMEN, after PARTURITION, the mammary glands secrete milk (MILK, HUMAN) for the nourishment of the young.
Guide Notes: for animals use MAMMARY GLANDS, ANIMAL
Also Called: Mammary Alveoli, Human,Mammary Ducts, Human,Mammary Epithelia, Human,Mammary Lobules, Human
Previously Indexed: Breast (1965-2003)

Mammary Glands, Human Medical Definitions and Terms

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