Associations to the word «Prolactin»

Wiktionary

PROLACTIN, noun. (biochemistry) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.

Dictionary definition

PROLACTIN, noun. Gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.

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