lactogen

Definitions of lactogen
  1. noun
    any agent that enhances milk production
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    types:
    lactogenic hormone, luteotropin, prolactin
    gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
    type of:
    agent
    a substance that exerts some force or effect
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