Montgomery gland

noun

Any of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.

Meanings

nounMontgomery gland (plural Montgomery glands)

plural Montgomery glands

  1. anatomyAny of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.

    Synonyms: Montgomery's tubercle

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.

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