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mammary gland - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

The mammary gland is a milk-producing structure that is composed largely of fat cells (cells capable of storing fat). The fat deposits are laid down in the breast under the influence of the female hormone estrogen. Just as the surge of estrogens at adolescence encourages this process, androgens, such as testosterone, discourage it. ...
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Further Reading on mammary gland
  • Fibrocystic Breasts - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Many women have breasts that feel lumpy, thick, and tender, especially right before their periods...breasts to make milk. The milk (or mammary ) glands get bigger, which may make your breasts...at...
  • Mammogram ( WebMD )
    A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts.Mammography screens for breast abrnomalities...A mammogram is an X-ray test of the breasts ( mammary glands ) used to screen for breast problems, such as a lump, and...
  • Breast Infection ( WebMD )
    Mastitis is an infection of the tissue of the breast that occurs most frequently during the time of ...cancer called inflammatory carcinoma. The breast is composed of several glands and ducts that lead...
  • Breast Cancer ( WebMD )
    Breast cancer is cancer arising in breast tissue...were diagnosed in the United States. The breasts are made of fat, glands , and connective (fibrous) tissue. The breast has several lobes, which are...
  • Gland, mammary ( eMedicineHealth )


  • Gland, mammary ( MedicineNet )

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