Montgomery gland
Montgomery gland noun: any of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.
Noun
Montgomery gland (plural Montgomery glands)
- Any of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.
- Synonyms:
- Montgomery's tubercle
Synonyms of Montgomery gland
Forms of Montgomery gland
| plural | Montgomery glands |
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Questions about Montgomery gland
- What does Montgomery gland mean?
- Montgomery gland means any of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.
- What part of speech is Montgomery gland?
- Montgomery gland is a noun.
- What is the plural of Montgomery gland?
- The plural of Montgomery gland is Montgomery glands.
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