mammae

Meanings

• Anatomical term for the two milk-producing glands located beneath the nipples in females.

  - "The mammae produce milk for the newborn baby."
  - "The size and shape of the mammae can vary greatly among individuals."

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Rhymes

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mammae , septum , gastric , atopic

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Homophones

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1. ["mammae", "milk-producing glands located beneath the nipples in females."]
   

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Variants

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mamma , mammae

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Forms

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The term 'mammae' can also refer to the plural form of the word 'mamma', meaning breast or teat., For example, a woman may have large mammae, or small mammae, depending on her individual body characteristics.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mamma', meaning breast or teat.

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Related Concepts

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1. lactation: The process of producing milk in the mammae, typically in response to the suckling or nursing of a baby.

2. breastfeeding: The act of feeding a baby by allowing the baby to suckle or nurse directly from the mother's mammae.

3. mammary glands: Another term for the mammae, which are the two milk-producing glands located beneath the nipples in females.

4. mastitis: An inflammation or infection of the mammae, which can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, and fever.

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Culture

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["In various cultures and societies, the mammae have been considered symbols of fertility, motherhood, and nurturing.", "Historically, the representation and depiction of the mammae have been common themes in art, literature, and other forms of expression."]

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