foremilk

[fawr-milk, fohr-]

foremilk Definition

the first milk that is produced by a mammal, especially a cow, during a milking session.

Using foremilk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foremilk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Foremilk is thinner and lower in fat than hindmilk.

  • Example

    It is recommended to discard the foremilk when pumping breast milk for a baby with lactose intolerance.

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Summary: foremilk in Brief

The term 'foremilk' [fawr-milk, fohr-] refers to the first milk produced by a mammal, particularly a cow, during a milking session. It is thinner and lower in fat than hindmilk, and it is often recommended to be discarded when pumping breast milk for a baby with lactose intolerance.