mammary gland

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Definition Noun : A milk-secreting organ of female mammals : The mammary gland is an exocrine gland present in female mammals, responsible for producing and secreting milk to nourish their young. Usage Examples Noun : The development of the mammary gland is stimulated by hormones during pregnancy. Lactation is the process of milk secretion from the mammary gland . Advanced Usage In biological a...