colostrum

noun

co·​los·​trum kə-ˈlä-strəm How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
colostral adjective

Examples of colostrum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Colostrum supplements tend to be marketed for the same benefits human colostrum offers to infants: immune support and gut health. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024 The concentration of these substances wanes significantly after about three days, at which point colostrum production ends and milk production begins. Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Bovine colostrum supplements may not be suitable for individuals with dairy allergies, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those taking immunosuppressant medications, according to Routhenstein. Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2024 Bovine colostrum supplements are expensive, ranging from $50 to $100 per 16 ounces. Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Health, 26 Oct. 2023 Experts recommend checking with a healthcare provider before starting colostrum supplementation. Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Health, 26 Oct. 2023 Supplement manufacturers are harvesting bovine colostrum — from cows — and converting it into convenient pills and powders. Sandra Rose Salathe, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023 Both human and non-human colostrum contain antibodies and immunoglobulins, offering health benefits to newborns. USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023 This colostrum powder is derived from the milk produced by cows during the first 24-48 hours after giving birth. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, beestings

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of colostrum was in 1577

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“Colostrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colostrum. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

colostrum

noun
co·​los·​trum kə-ˈläs-trəm How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
: milk secreted for a few days after giving birth and having a high protein and antibody content

Medical Definition

colostrum

noun
co·​los·​trum kə-ˈläs-trəm How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
colostral adjective

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