colostrum

[ kuh-los-truh m ]
/ kəˈlɒs trəm /

noun

a yellowish liquid, especially rich in immune factors, secreted by the mammary gland of female mammals a few days before and after the birth of their young.
Also called foremilk.

Origin of colostrum

First recorded in 1570–80, colostrum is from the Latin word colostrum, colustrum beestings

OTHER WORDS FROM colostrum

co·los·tral, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for colostrum

colostrum
/ (kəˈlɒstrəm) /

noun

the thin milky secretion from the nipples that precedes and follows true lactation. It consists largely of serum and white blood cells

Derived forms of colostrum

colostral, adjective

Word Origin for colostrum

C16: from Latin, of obscure origin

Medical definitions for colostrum

colostrum
[ kə-lŏstrəm ]

n.

The first milk secreted at the time of parturition, differing from the milk secreted later by containing more lactalbumin and lactoprotein, and also being rich in antibodies that confer passive immunity to the newborn. foremilk

Other words from colostrum

co•lostral (-trəl) adj.