Galactophorous


[gal-uh k-tof-er-uh s] /ˌgæl əkˈtɒf ər əs/

adjective, Anatomy.
1.
bearing milk; lactiferous.

galactophorous gal·ac·toph·o·rous (gāl’ək-tŏf’ə-rəs)
adj.
Conveying milk.

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