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prolactin

Syllabification: (pro·lac·tin)
Pronunciation: /prōˈlaktən/

Definition of prolactin

noun

Biochemistry
  • a hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.

Origin:

1930s: from pro-2 'before' + lactation

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