montgomery's tubercle

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Noun montgomery's tubercle has 1 sense

Montgomery's tubercle - one of the sebaceous glands on the areolae of the breast that lubricate the breast during breast-feeding
--₁ is a kind of sebaceous gland, sebaceous follicle, glandulae sebaceae

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Montgomery's Tubercle

Description:

Montgomery's tubercle is a small raised area surrounding the nipple on the areola of the breast. It is characterized by its grainy texture and serves as a lubricating mechanism to protect the nipple during breastfeeding.

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Noun:

I noticed a small Montgomery's tubercle on her left breast.
During pregnancy, many women experience changes in the size and sensitivity of Montgomery's tubercles.
Regular examination of Montgomery's tubercles is advised to detect any abnormalities.

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