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Colostrum (Noun)

Meaning

Milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The newborn calf eagerly fed on its mother's colostrum, rich in vital nutrients and antibodies to boost its immune system.
  • Human milk produced in the first few days after childbirth, also known as colostrum, provided precious immunity and nutrition to newborns.
  • Farmers often supplement newborn lambs with colostrum substitutes if the mother's milk is not available due to illness or stress.
  • Colostrum is essential for mammals as it transfers immunity from the mother to her young and enables them to establish a robust defense mechanism against pathogens.
  • The quality of colostrum secreted by a lactating female determines the health prospects of her offspring, as this first milk aids in developing a strong immune system.

Synonyms

  • Foremilk
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