Term Name: mammary gland cord formation
Synonyms: mammary gland sprout formation
Definition: The process in which the mammary gland cord forms by elongation of the mammary bud. The cord is formed once the elongating bud breaks through the mesenchyme and reaches the fat pad.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0060616]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: mammary gland cord morphogenesis
is a type of: epithelial tube formation morphogenesis of embryonic epithelium