Noun: colostrum ku'lós-trum
- Milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition
"The colostrum is rich in antibodies that help protect the newborn";
- foremilk
- The first milk produced by a mammal after giving birth, rich in antibodies
"The farmer collected the colostrum to ensure the calf received essential nutrients";
- beestings
Derived forms: colostrums
Type of: milk
Encyclopedia: Colostrum