##  [Marsupium](/marsupium) 

  ##  [Marsupium](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/marsupium-0) 

  

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Definition

A maternal skin fold or pouch in marsupials that encloses the teats and shelters highly altricial neonates during a prolonged lactation and developmental period, providing physical protection and access to milk.