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English
Etymology
From galacto- + -phore + -ous, from Ancient Greek γαλακτοφόρος (galaktophóros). Compare lactiferous.
Adjective
galactophorous (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Milk-carrying
- Synonym: lactiferous
galactophorous duct
galactophorous sinus
galactophorous tubule
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