colostrum

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C0492500 (kə-lŏs′trəm)n. The thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the time of parturition that is rich in antibodies and minerals, and precedes the production of true milk. Also called foremilk.

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co·los′tral (-trəl) adj.

colostrum

(kəˈlɒstrəm) n (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) the thin milky secretion from the nipples that precedes and follows true lactation. It consists largely of serum and white blood cells[C16: from Latin, of obscure origin] coˈlostral, coˈlostric adj

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n. a yellow fluid rich in protein and immune factors, secreted by the mammary glands during the first few days of lactation. [1570–80; < Latin colostrum, colustrum beestings]

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colostrum - milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturitionforemilkmilk - produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young

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[kə′las·trəm] (physiology) The first milk secreted by the mammary gland during the first days following parturition.

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in mammals and man, a secretion of the mam-mary glands present for a few days before and after parturition.

Colostrum is a thick, viscous, yellowish fluid with a brackish taste and characteristic odor. It differs from milk in its greater acidity, its higher content of dry matter (especially proteins— mainly albumins and globulins—and fats, minerals, and vitamins), and its lower content of sugar. In kind and combination of nutrients, colostrum is an indispensable food for newborns. It contains a large quantity of immune bodies and antitoxins, which protect the infant from the effects of pathogenic bacteria. In addition, it is a laxative and stimulates the normal activity of the digestive tract. In general, it helps the newborn adapt to extrauterine existence. Animal colostrum is not suitable for industrial processing; it clots quickly upon pasteurization and imparts an unpleasant flavor and poor storage potential to food products containing it. Human colostrum approaches the composition of normal milk by the third day or the end of the first week after labor; animal colostrum, after seven to ten days.

colostrum

[ko-los´trum] the thin, yellow, milky fluid secreted by the mammary gland a few days before or after childbirth.

co·los·trum

(kō-los'trŭm), A thin white opalescent fluid, the first milk secreted at the termination of pregnancy; it differs from the milk secreted later by containing more lactalbumin and lactoprotein; colostrum is also rich in antibodies that confer passive immunity to the newborn. Synonym(s): foremilk [L.]

colostrum

(kə-lŏs′trəm)n. The thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the time of parturition that is rich in antibodies and minerals, and precedes the production of true milk. Also called foremilk.

co·los′tral (-trəl) adj.

colostrum

Fringe medicine
The milk produced by mammals after giving birth, which, given its high content of antibodies, is believed to serve as an immune system enhancer. Bovine colostrum in the form of pills, powders and ointments has been marketed as treatment for arthritis, cancer, various infections, multiple sclerosis and other conditions.

There are no peer-reviewed data to support the efficacy of colostrum.

colostrum

Obstetrics A sticky yellow-white fluid secreted by the breasts from late pregnancy to several days after birth, but before breast milk is produced. See Breast milk.

co·los·trum

(kŏ-los'trŭm) A thin white opalescent fluid, the first milk secreted at the termination of pregnancy; it differs from the milk secreted later by containing more lactalbumin and lactoprotein; colostrum is also rich in antibodies which confer passive immunity to the newborn.
Synonym(s): foremilk. [L.]

colostrum

The yellowish, protein-rich, milk-like fluid secreted by the breasts for the first two or three days after the birth of a baby. Colostrum contains large fat globules and a high content of antibodies.

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a yellowish, watery secretion expressed from the breast nipples of female mammals when in late pregnancy and for a few days after birth. Colostrum has a high protein content and is rich in vitamin A and ANTIBODIES which give the baby an immediate, short-term, passive immunity to foreign ANTIGENS.

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noun milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition

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