colostrum: Meaning and Definition of

co•los•trum

Pronunciation: (ku-los'trum), [key]
— n.
  1. a yellowish liquid, esp. 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
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