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mammary gland

Term ID
UBERON:0001911
Synonyms
  • Brustdruese
  • dug
  • glandula mammaria
  • lactiferous gland
  • lobe of breast
  • lobe of mammary gland
  • mamma
  • mammae
  • milk patch
Definition
A specialized accessory gland of the skin of mammals that secretes milk. The gland is typically only developed in females, and regresses in males. (2)
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