lactiferous Definition
having or producing milk or a milky secretion.
Using lactiferous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lactiferous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The lactiferous glands in mammals produce milk for their young.
Example
Lactiferous ducts transport milk from the mammary glands to the nipples.
lactiferous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for lactiferous
- milky
- galactophorous
- milk-producing
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Summary: lactiferous in Brief
'Lactiferous' [lak-tif-er-uhs] is an adjective that describes something that produces or has milk or a milky secretion. It is commonly used in the context of mammalian anatomy, such as the lactiferous glands that produce milk for offspring and the ducts that transport it to the nipples.
