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lactiferous duct |
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lactiferous duct [lak′tif·ə·rəs ′dəkt] (botany) A tubular channel consisting of latex vessels or latex cells; carries the latex produced by the plant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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8) An example is the inferior pedicle technique, in which the areola and nipple are moved while attached to a mound of tissue, called a pedicle, that contains the still-connected lactiferous ducts and nerves. The mammary gland is composed of a single primary or main lactiferous duct that branches into three to five secondary ducts at birth and during the first week of postnatal life. |
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