Mammary gland. The mammary gland is a gland located in the breasts of females that is responsible for lactation, or the production of milk. Both males and females have glandular tissue within the breasts; however, in females the glandular tissue begins to develop after puberty in response to estrogen release. Mammary glands only produce milk after childbirth. During pregnancy, the hormones progesterone and prolactin are released.
Gamzee was named by Alyssa after the forumgoer Gammy, as well as Gamze, which is a Turkish name meaning dimple or coquettish look. Coincidentally, Gamzee sounds similar to the word Gaemse, gÃ¤mse which Is german For, chamois a european-goat. antelope
Meaning behind the name Pearl Jam. Posts: 17. With all the shrouded mystery behind the name and it apparently being Mookie Blaylocks nickname, a bodily fluid release, or the far fetched great grandmother's peyote jam I came across this meaning which I found pretty cool and thought I would share.