mammary gland

• Órgano glandular de las hembras de los mamíferos que produce leche para la alimentación de las crías, compuesto por tejido glandular y grasa.

An organ in female mammals that produces milk to nourish offspring, consisting of glandular tissue and fat.

1. Milk-producing organB2formal

   An organ in female mammals that produces milk to nourish offspring.

   glándula mamaria

   • The mammary gland develops during pregnancy to prepare for lactation.
   • Mammary glands are present in both males and females but are functional only in females.
   • The cow's mammary gland produces large quantities of milk.