ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mammary

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmæməɹi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Mammary is an adjective meaning (biology) Of or relating to the mamma or breast (of a woman or a female animal).

Meaning

(biology) Of or relating to the mamma or breast (of a woman or a female animal).

More Meanings

  1. Synonym of mamma (“a milk-secreting organ of a woman or a female animal”).

Example Sentences

mammary arteries and veins
It has been reported that periparturient cows undergo a period of immunosuppression of various immunological parameters associated with a high susceptibility to uterine and mammary infections […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for mammary

Depending on context, synonyms include mamma.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include breast, surgery, plastic, mamma, mammilla, nipple.

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