breast; mammary gland

Introduction

Mammary gland.

More general terms

• exocrine gland

More specific terms

• axillary tail (of Spence)

Additional terms

• breast cancer
• breast disease; mammary gland disease
• breast lesions, skin (female)
• breast lump/mass
• lactation (breastfeeding)
• Paget's disease of the breast or nipple

Components

• areola
• nipple
• lactiferous duct

Patient information

breast patient information