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Mammary gland
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Glandular organ located on the chest. The mammary gland is made up of connective tissue, fat, and tissue that contains the glands that can make milk. Also called breast. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
In humans, the glands of the breast, consisting of fibrous tissue connecting the lobes and fatty tissue in between the lobes. (NCI Thesaurus)
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