What does lactiferous mean?
Lactiferous means Able to secrete milk or a milky fluid such as latex..
Lactiferous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Able to secrete milk or a milky fluid such as latex..
Example Sentences
The sprouts proliferate and canalize to form the lactiferous ducts and the outbuddings form the alveoli of the mammary glands.
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What is a synonym for lactiferous?
Common synonyms include galactophorous.
What is the opposite of lactiferous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lactiferous in a sentence?
The sprouts proliferate and canalize to form the lactiferous ducts and the outbuddings form the alveoli of the mammary glands.
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