Mammoplasia
Mammoplasia
Mammoplasia (pronunciation: mam-mo-pla-sia) is a medical term referring to the natural growth and development of the mammary glands. This process typically occurs during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, but can also be influenced by certain medical conditions and treatments.
Etymology
The term "mammoplasia" is derived from the Greek words "mammo," meaning breast, and "plasia," meaning formation. Thus, mammoplasia refers to the formation or growth of breast tissue.
Related Terms
- Mammary gland: The gland in humans and other mammals that produces milk.
- Puberty: The period in which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
- Pregnancy: The period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.
- Menopause: The period in a woman's life (typically between 45 and 50 years of age) when menstruation ceases.
- Hormones: Chemical substances produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Progesterone: A hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mammoplasia
- Wikipedia's article - Mammoplasia
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