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Definition of Gland, mammary
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Gland, mammary: One of the glands within the breast that secrete milk when prompted to do so by special hormones. Mammary glands are slightly tender to the touch, and may become more so during menstruation or pregnancy. They become enlarged when engorged with milk.
See also mastitis.