mammary line
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Mammary gland development — is characterized by the unique process by which the epithelium invades the stroma. The development of the mammary gland occurs mainly after birth. During puberty, tubule formation is coupled with branching morphogenesis which establishes the… … Wikipedia
mammary ridge — n either of a pair of longitudinal ectodermal thickenings in the mammalian embryo that extend from the base of the anterior to the posterior limb buds and are the source of the mammary glands called also milk line * * * a ridge of thickened… … Medical dictionary
mammary gland — any of the compound accessory reproductive organs of female mammals that occur in pairs on the chest or ventral surface and contain milk producing lobes with ducts that empty into an external nipple, becoming functional when young are born and… … Universalium
line — 1. A mark, strip, or streak. In anatomy, a long, narrow mark, strip, or streak distinguished from the adjacent tissues by color, texture, or elevation. SEE ALSO: linea. 2. A unit of … Medical dictionary
mammary tumour virus — (= Bittner agent) Retrovirus that induces mammary carcinoma in mice. Isolated from highly inbred strains that had very high incidence of the tumours, after the discovery that the disease was transmitted in milk by nursing mothers. Endogenous… … Dictionary of molecular biology
mammary ridge — noun : either of a pair of longitudinal ectodermal thickenings in the mammalian embryo that extend from the base of the anterior to the posterior limb buds and are the source of the mammary glands called also milk line … Useful english dictionary
Midclavicular line — Surface lines of the front of the thorax and abdomen. ( … Wikipedia
Mouse mammary tumor virus — Virus classification Group: Group VI (ssRNA RT) Family: Retroviridae Subfamily: Orthoretrovirina … Wikipedia
Milk line — Supernumerary nipples may form along the milk lines. The milk lines are two parallel lines, formed by thickenings of the epidermis (the mammary ridge) along the ventral surface of mammals of both sexes. They extend from the upper limbs (arms) to… … Wikipedia
milk line — n MAMMARY RIDGE * * * mammary ridge … Medical dictionary
