Mammary Glands, Human
| 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. |
| 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 Definitions and Terms
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