colostrum
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.
SEEDED workflow status. The source-seeding rules supplied this record; consult its curation history for later attributed changes. This status does not establish human review.
Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Host-associated > Mammals > Integumentary system > Mammary gland > Colostrum | — |
Broader habitats
- mammary gland fluid/secretion
UBERON:0006539 - Mammary gland
habitatmech:GOLD.1a6a558ccf