PROLACTIN

prolactin, lactogenic hormone, luteotropin

(noun) gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

prolactin (usually uncountable, plural prolactins)

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

Synonyms

• lactotropin

• luteotropic hormone

• luteotropin

• mammotropin

Source: Wiktionary

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