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mammary-related

|mam/ma/ry-re/lat/ed|

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/ˈmæməri rɪˈleɪtɪd/

related to mammary glands

Etymology
Etymology Information

'mammary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mamma,' where 'mamma' meant 'breast.'

Historical Evolution

'mamma' transformed into the French word 'mammaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mammary' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'breast,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to the mammary glands.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

pertaining to or associated with the mammary glands.

The mammary-related research focused on breast cancer.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/17 19:15