Anatomy
teat
teat [ teet, tit ]
Definitions related to teat:
-
A specialized type of nipple distinguished by its large cistern (lactiferous sinus) that connects to the exterior through the teat canal.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
-
The outer projections from the mammary organ of an animal. They are the structures through which the milk is discharged.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary
> T
This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.