co|los|trum

co|los|trum
co|los|trum «kuh LOS truhm», noun.
the thin, yellowish milk secreted by a mammal just before and for a few days after the birth of young. It is especially rich in protein and helps establish both digestion and natural immunity. »

Colostrum contains whatever antibodies to disease the mother may previously have developed through having the disease herself (Science News Letter).

[< Latin colostrum beestings]

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