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lactation

Pronunciation: /lakˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of lactation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
  • the action of suckling an infant.

Derivatives

lactational

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin lactatio(n-), from lactare 'suckle', from lac, lact- 'milk'

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