mammary
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of mammary
Example Sentences
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Beyond mammary cancer, the researchers identified similarities to human cancer mutations in tumors affecting the blood, bone, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal system, and central nervous system.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026
The EU has already defined dairy items as products coming from the "normal mammary secretion".
From BBC • Oct. 8, 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
But a few kinds of mammals, like our elephantine friends and our fellow primates, have arrangements of mammary tissue on the chest.
From Slate • Aug. 13, 2024
Thus the mammary glands were still functioning at that date; they appeared well developed.
From The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin by Harper, Francis
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