lactogenic hormone

Meaning of word lactogenic hormone from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

lactogenic hormone noun

Meaning : Gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. In females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.

Synonyms : luteotropin, prolactin

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