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colostrum
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colostrum
(kә-los´trәm) the thin, yellow, milky fluid secreted by the mammary gland a few days before or after childbirth. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
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Colostrum
• (n.) The first milk secreted after delivery; biestings. • (n.) A mixture of turpentine and the yolk of an egg, formerly used as an emulsion. Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/colostrum/
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colostrum
(from the article `pregnancy`) ...ovarian hormones also prepare the breast tissue for the action of the lactogenic (milk-causing) hormone, prolactin, produced by the pituitary ... The milk released from the breast when lactation starts differs in composition from the mature milk produced when lactat... Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/112
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colostrum
colostrum A yellowish fluid rich in antibodies and minerals that a mother's breasts produce after giving birth and before the production of true milk. It provides newborns with immunity to infections. Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2222/2
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colostrum
Type: Term Pronunciation: kō-los′trŭm Definitions: 1. A thin white opalescent fluid, the first milk secreted at the termination of pregnancy; it differs from the milk secreted later by containing more lactalbumin and lactoprotein; colostrum is also rich in antibodies that confer pass... Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=19087
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Colostrum
First milk following calving. High in fat, protein, and immunoglobulins that may be directly absorbed by the newborn calf in its first 24 hours of life. Found op http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/ag101/dairyglossary.html
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Colostrum
Colostrum (also known colloquially as beestings, bisnings or first milk) is a form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals in late pregnancy. Most species will generate colostrum just prior to giving birth. Colostrum contains antibodies to protect the newborn against disease, as well as b... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colostrum
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Colostrum
The first thick yellow milk that is secreted by the breasts in the last few weeks of pregnancy and the first two to three days after childbirth. Colostrum will give way to true breast milk within a few days of delivery. Colostrum provides less fat and sugar, but is rich in white blood cells. This im... Found op http://www.pregnology.com/AZ/C/7
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Colostrum
Colostrum is the first milk of mammalia secreted after giving birth to young. It differs in composition from ordinary milk; Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AC1.HTM
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Colostrum
The milk secreted by the mother during the first few days following birth that provides the puppies with immunity to some diseases. Found op http://www.apluspetgoods.com/petsupplies/dog-glossary.php
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Colostrum
The first milk produced by a queen contains important antibodies that help protect kittens from infections. Found op http://www.cats.org.uk/cat-glossary/
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Colostrum
A kind of pre-milk, rich in proteins secreted by the breasts in late pregnancy. It gradually changes to mature milk a few days after the birth. Found op http://www.thebabyshow.co.uk/family-glossary
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Colostrum
Milk produced by the mother during the first few days after the birth of her puppies; high in protein and protective antibodies. Found op http://www.wolfsource.org/?page_id=63
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