colostrum

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth.

   “This valuable fluid—colostrum—plays a number of important biological roles, including helping improve an infant's immune system. Nevertheless, many humans intuitively perceive colostrum as “sour milk,” which should not be given to infants. Other species do not make this serious mistake.”

2. isim A mixture of turpentine and egg yolk, formerly used as an emulsion.