Lactiferous Duct (Noun)
Meaning
Ducts of the mammary gland that carry milk to the nipple.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lactiferous ducts in the breast converge at the areola to form the nipple.
- During pregnancy, the lactiferous ducts in the breast begin to widen in preparation for milk production.
- Each lactiferous duct in the mammary gland has a unique branching pattern that allows it to supply a specific region of the breast.
- The ducts that converge to form the lactiferous ducts are responsible for the initial production of milk components.
- Damage to the lactiferous ducts can impact a woman's ability to breastfeed successfully.