Breast tissue
Breast Tissue
Breast tissue (pronunciation: /brɛst 'tiːʃuː/) refers to the biological tissue that makes up the breast in mammals.
Etymology
The term "breast" originates from the Old English word "brēost," which means "chest." The term "tissue" comes from the French word "tissu," meaning "a woven fabric," referring to the complex structure of biological material.
Definition
Breast tissue is primarily composed of adipose tissue (fat), glandular tissue that produces milk, and connective tissue that holds everything together. The size, shape, and fullness of breasts are determined by the amount of adipose tissue. The glandular tissue contains the mammary glands, which are responsible for milk production during lactation.
Related Terms
- Adipose tissue: A type of connective tissue that stores energy in the form of fat.
- Glandular tissue: Tissue that is designed to produce and secrete substances.
- Connective tissue: Tissue that supports, binds, or separates more specialized tissues and organs of the body.
- Mammary glands: The milk-producing glands in mammals.
- Lactation: The process of producing milk in mammals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast tissue
- Wikipedia's article - Breast tissue
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