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
kə-ˈlä-strəl How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
adjective

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Vital Proteins Colostrum Capsules Vital Proteins new colostrum capsules are made with nature's first food to help enhance wellness routines, nourish the gut and support immune health. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Model Sofia Richie even launched a colostrum smoothie in Los Angeles earlier this year. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Actor Gwyneth Paltrow discussed the trend on her podcast with the founder of a company selling colostrum products while reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian Barker's lifestyle site features experts praising its benefits. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Does taking bovine colostrum powder have health benefits? —Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colostrum 

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

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
-trəl How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
adjective

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