lactogenic hormone

WordNet: lactogenic hormone

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
Synonyms: prolactin, luteotropin

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