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udder
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udder: see mammary gland mammary gland, organ of the female mammal that produces and secretes milk for the nourishment of the young. A mammal may have from 1 to 11 pairs of mammary glands, depending on the species. Generally, those mammals that bear larger litters have more glands.
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udder
the large baglike mammary gland of cows, sheep, etc., having two or more teats

udder [′əd·ər]
(vertebrate zoology)
A pendulous organ consisting of several mammary glands enclosed in a single envelope; each gland has its own nipple; found in some mammals, such as the cow and goat.


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