galactophorous

English

Etymology

From galacto- +‎ -phore +‎ -ous, from Ancient Greek γαλακτοφόρος (galaktophóros). Compare lactiferous.

Adjective

galactophorous (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Milk-carrying
    Synonym: lactiferous
    galactophorous duct
    galactophorous sinus
    galactophorous tubule

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