Galactophore

/ɡəˈlæktəˌfɔːɹ/ noun

Definition

A milk duct or vessel that carries and conducts milk from the gland to the nipple.

Etymology

From Greek 'gala' (milk) + 'phore' (bearer or carrier). A anatomical term for the tubular structures that transport milk.

Kelly Says

Humans have 15-20 galactophores in each breast, each opening separately on the nipple—which is why milk doesn't just come out in one stream but rather many tiny streams.

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