mammalian
Having mammary glands
Mammalian is the adjective form of mammal, describing anything relating to or characteristic of the class of warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young with milk.
Scientists speak of mammalian evolution, mammalian species, or mammalian brain structures.
The word appears frequently in biological and medical contexts: The drug was tested on mammalian cells before human trials.
It can also be used more loosely to emphasize animal or instinctive qualities: a mammalian urge to protect one's offspring.
Medical caretaking profession
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
- suckleFeed at the breast
weaning · milk · nipple · areola · maternal · newborn · infant · bonding
Spinal column animal
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- skullHead's bone casing
- ribcageBony chest enclosure
diaphragm · placental · live birth · limbs · tail · quadrupedal · bipedal · endoskeleton
Absorbing thermal energy
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- body temperatureInternal heat level
- thermal insulationMaterial preventing heat transfer
shivering · brown adipose tissue · vasodilation · vasoconstriction · sweat · panting · hibernation · torpor
Relating to thinking
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- cerebral cortexBrain's outer neural sheet
- neocortexHigher cognition brain region
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
memory · problem-solving · social behavior · play · communication · tool use · self-awareness · parental care
nursing
Medical caretaking profession
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- colostrumInitial postpartum milk
suckle · weaning · milk · nipple · areola · maternal · newborn · infant · bonding · oxytocin
pelage
Mammal's fur collectively
mane · woolly · fuzzy · downy · fluffy · shaggy · furred · tufted · bristly · silky
vertebrate
Spinal column animal
ribcage · diaphragm · placental · live birth · limbs · tail · quadrupedal · bipedal · endoskeleton · cartilage
endothermic
Absorbing thermal energy
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- body temperatureInternal heat level
thermal insulation · shivering · brown adipose tissue · vasodilation · vasoconstriction · sweat · panting · hibernation · torpor
cognitive
Relating to thinking
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- cerebral cortexBrain's outer neural sheet
- neocortexHigher cognition brain region
learning · memory · problem-solving · social behavior · play · communication · tool use · self-awareness · parental care · pack behavior