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mammary [′mam·ə·rē] (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the mamma, or breast. 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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| Breast tissue in these animals grew abnormally, creating many branching mammary ducts of a type usually seen only in pregnant mice, says Eva Y. As the children reached puberty, Guillette tested their hormonal development, and discovered a significant lessening of mammary tissue in the girls exposed to pesticides. Studies in the 1960s and 1970s led researchers to believe that fast early growth hampers calves' mammary development and therefore milk production. |
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