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colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈlä-strəm
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
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Word History
Etymology
Latin, beestings
First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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“Colostrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colostrum. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈläs-trəm
: milk secreted for a few days after giving birth and having a high protein and antibody content
Medical Definition
colostrum
noun
co·los·trum
kə-ˈläs-trəm
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
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