Term Name:	mammary gland formation
Synonyms:	mammary bud formation, mammary line formation, mammary placode formation, mammary sprout formation
Definition:	The process pertaining to the initial formation of the mammary gland from unspecified parts. The process begins with formation of the mammary line and ends when the solid mammary bud invades the primary mammary mesenchyme.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0060592]    QuickGO    AmiGO