adjective
- of, relating to, or containing colostrum (the first milk produced by a mammal after giving birth)
Usage: medical/biological term; commonly used in pediatrics and veterinary medicine
Examples
- Colostral antibodies provide newborns with passive immunity during their first weeks of life.
- The colostral fluid is rich in immunoglobulins that protect infants from infection.
- Veterinarians emphasize the importance of colostral intake for newborn calves.
- Colostral transfer failure can lead to serious health complications in young animals.
- The colostral phase typically lasts three to five days after birth.