breast

n. the human mammary (milk-producing) gland, consisting of milk-secreting cells and their ducts, fat cells, and connective tissue. Enlarged breasts in adult females are a characteristic of the human species that is not shared by other mammals; it may result from sexual selection. Enlarged breasts also may occur in human males (see gynecomastia).

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sibling

n. one of two or more children born of the same two parents (i.e., a sister or brother). Also called sib.