mammary
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of mammary
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The outbreak first emerged in dairy cattle in the Texas Panhandle, where animals developed severe cases of necrotizing mastitis, a painful inflammatory disease that damages tissue in the mammary glands.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
The EU has already defined dairy items as products coming from the "normal mammary secretion".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
They don't need to: the pups will happily take turns being nursed from the same mammary gland, and this devoted and well-cared-for mother spends plenty of time with each of her many, many beloved children.
From Salon ● May 11, 2025
“The reason is because Holsteins produce more milk. So they have more volume for the virus to enjoy,” she said, noting research showing the virus’ affinity for mammary tissue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2024
There can be little doubt that the mammary gland was as apparently useless in the remotest male mammalian ancestor of man as in living men, and yet it has not disappeared.
From The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer by Gerard, John S.J.
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