galactophorous

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galactophorous

(ɡəlækˈtɒfərəs)
adj
(Physiology) conveying milk; lactiferous
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Translations

gal·ac·toph·o·rous

a. galactóforo-a, que conduce la leche o la lleva.
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References in periodicals archive
BACKGROUND: Nipple adenoma is a benign proliferative lesion of the breast that arises from galactophorous duct of the nipple.
The galactophorous ducts had a squamous cell metaplasia close to the skin.
Case report: a rare case of accessory nipple (polythelia) presenting as papillary adenoma
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