mammary glands

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mammary glands

Etymology: L, mamma, breast, glans, acorn

lactiferous glands within the breasts. Glandular tissue forms a radius of lobes containing alveoli, each lobe having a system of ducts for the passage of milk from the alveoli to the nipple. The central part of the breast is filled with glandular tissue. Also called breast, mamma. See also lactation.

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