galactophorous

[ gal-uh k-tof-er-uh s ]
/ ˌgæl əkˈtɒf ər əs /

adjective Anatomy.

bearing milk; lactiferous.

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Origin of galactophorous

From the Greek word galaktophóros, dating back to 1810–20. See galacto-, -phorous

Words nearby galactophorous

galactolipid, galactolipin, galactometer, galactophore, galactophoritis, galactophorous, galactophorous duct, galactopoiesis, galactopoietic, galactorrhea, galactosamine
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Medical definitions for galactophorous

galactophorous
[ găl′ək-tŏf′ə-rəs ]

adj.

Conveying milk.
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