Colostrum definition
The thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the time of parturition that is rich in antibodies and minerals, and precedes the production of true milk.
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The thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the time of parturition that is rich in antibodies and minerals, and precedes the production of true milk.
noun
The first fluid, rich in protein, secreted by the mother's mammary glands for several days just after giving birth.
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Noun
Singular:
colostrum
Plural:
colostrumsOrigin of colostrum
- Latin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Latin colostrum.
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