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lactogenic hormone

DEFINITIONS OF: lactogenic hormone

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n gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition

Synonyms:
luteotropin, prolactin
Type of:
gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin
hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
lactogen
any agent that enhances milk production
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