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COLOSTRUMS

\kˈɒlɒstɹəmz], \kˈɒlɒstɹəmz], \k_ˈɒ_l_ɒ_s_t_ɹ_ə_m_z]\

Definitions of COLOSTRUMS

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The thin, yellow, serous fluid secreted by the mammary glands during pregnancy and immediately postpartum before lactation begins. It consists of immunologically active substances, white blood cells, water, protein, fat, and carbohydrates.

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