mammary gland

noun

: any of the large compound modified sebaceous glands that in female mammals are modified to secrete milk, are situated ventrally in pairs, and usually terminate in a nipple

Examples of mammary gland in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers have identified a number of spots where the viruses can hide - not only eyes and testes but also the brain, the placenta and vaginal fluids as well as the mammary glands. —NPR, 24 Oct. 2025

The mammary glands dribbled yellow milk. —Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025

Could the connection between the intestines and mammary gland point to the importance of dieting? —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025

Although both are produced by the mammary glands, colostrum and breast milk serve different functions. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mammary gland

• analysand
• misunderstand
• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand

Kids Definition

mammary gland

noun

: one of the large glands that in female mammals produce milk and in males are usually underdeveloped, are located in pairs on the abdominal side of the animal body, and usually end in a nipple

Medical Definition

mammary gland

noun

: any of the large compound sebaceous glands that in female mammals are modified to secrete milk, are situated ventrally in pairs, and usually terminate in a nipple