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
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.
• lactotropin
• luteotropic hormone
• luteotropin
• mammotropin
Source: Wiktionary
19 September 2024
(adjective) capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
