lactogen (Meaning)

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lactogen (n)

any agent that enhances milk production

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Lactogen is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.
Lactogen is responsible for preparing the mammary glands for milk production.
Lactogen promotes insulin-like effects in the mother, increasing glucose utilization and suppressing lipolysis.
Lactogen is essential for the normal growth and development of the fetus.
Lactogen levels increase throughout pregnancy, peaking at term.
Lactogen levels decrease rapidly after delivery, signaling the onset of lactation.
Lactogen is also known as human placental lactogen (hPL).
Lactogen is a member of the prolactin family of hormones.
Lactogen is structurally similar to growth hormone.
Lactogen is used in the treatment of some types of breast cancer.

any agent that enhances milk production

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Lactogen is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

Lactogen is responsible for preparing the mammary glands for milk production.

Lactogen promotes insulin-like effects in the mother, increasing glucose utilization and suppressing lipolysis.

Lactogen is essential for the normal growth and development of the fetus.