Anatomy

Nipple Discharge

Fluid that seeps out of one or both nipples of the breast.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Fluid that seeps out of one or both nipples of the breast.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Discharge, Nipple
  • Discharges, Nipple
  • Nipple Discharges

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, radiation effects, virology.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Exudates and Transudates (1963-2016)
  • Nipples (1963-2016)

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Tree Number

  1. A12.207w.824w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nipple Discharge. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000071936. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000071936
  2. Nipple Discharge. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nipple_discharge
  3. Nipple Discharge. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3543799