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Lobuloalveolar Development

Meaning

Lobuloalveolar Development refers to the final, complex stage of structural maturation within the female mammary gland, characterized by the proliferation and differentiation of ductal tissue into milk-producing secretory units called lobules and alveoli. This critical developmental process is primarily driven by the synergistic action of progesterone, prolactin, and growth hormone, typically occurring during the latter half of pregnancy. Understanding this hormonal-dependent development is essential for assessing breast health, lactation potential, and the influence of exogenous hormone therapies on mammary tissue architecture. It represents a key physiological endpoint of female reproductive endocrinology.