Mammary Glands, Human

**Definition:** Glandular tissue in the BREAST of human that is under the influence of hormones such as ESTROGENS; PROGESTINS; and PROLACTIN. In WOMEN, after PARTURITION, the mammary glands secrete milk (MILK, HUMAN) for the nourishment of the young.

**Tree numbers:** - A01.236.249 - A10.336.532

**Synonyms:** - Mammary Gland - Mammary Glands - Human Mammary Glands - Human Mammary Gland