Human Colostrum

Preferred Label : Human Colostrum;

NCIt related terms : COLOSTRUM;

NCIt definition : A thick, protein-rich substance secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days after birth before the breast milk comes in. It contains antibodies which serve to give the baby protection from disease and also has a laxative effect on the colon which helps to expel the plug of meconium and facilitate the establishment of normal bowel movements.;

Alternative definition : CDISC: A thick, protein-rich substance secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days after birth before the breast milk comes in.;

UNII : VB6F65I6F5;

Details

Origin ID

C32348;

UMLS CUI

C3887632;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- Breast [NCIt concept]
- Exocrine System [NCIt concept]
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- CDISC SDTM Specimen Type Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SDTM Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]
- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Apelin [NCIt concept]

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