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Colostrum MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Colostrum
Tree Number(s)
A12.200.194
Unique ID
D003126
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003126
Annotation
check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY
Scope Note
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.
NLM Classification #
WP 825
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
1999/11/03
Colostrum Preferred
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