HyperDic: lactogen

English > 1 sense of the word lactogen:
NOUNsubstancelactogenany agent that enhances milk production
English > lactogen: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningAny agent that enhances milk production.
Narrowerprolactin, lactogenic hormone, luteotropingonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary
BroaderagentA substance that exerts some force or effect
Spanishlactógeno
Adjectiveslactogenicinducing lactation

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