HyperDic: prolactin

English > 1 sense of the word prolactin:
NOUNsubstanceprolactin, lactogenic hormone, luteotropingonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary
prolactin > pronunciation
Soundsprowlae'ktahn
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English > prolactin: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
Meaninggonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.
Synonymslactogenic hormone, luteotropin
Broadergonadotropin, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotrophic hormonehormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta
lactogenAny agent that enhances milk production
Spanishluteotropin, prolactina
Catalanprolactina

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