lactogenic (Meaning)

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lactogenic (a)

inducing lactation

Synonyms & Antonyms of lactogenic

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lactogenic Sentence Examples

  1. The lactogenic hormone prolactin stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk.
  2. The suckling of a baby at the breast triggers the release of lactogenic hormones.
  3. Lactogenic hormones are essential for the initiation and maintenance of lactation.
  4. Prolactin is the primary lactogenic hormone in humans.
  5. Lactogenic hormones are also produced by the pituitary gland in response to stress.
  6. High levels of lactogenic hormones can lead to galactorrhea, a condition in which milk is produced from the breasts in non-lactating women.
  7. Lactogenic hormones are also involved in the regulation of reproductive function.
  8. Lactogenic hormones can inhibit ovulation and menstruation.
  9. Lactogenic hormones are thought to play a role in the development of breast cancer.
  10. Medications that block the action of lactogenic hormones are used to treat galactorrhea and to prevent breast cancer in high-risk women.

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inducing lactation

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The lactogenic hormone prolactin stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk.

The suckling of a baby at the breast triggers the release of lactogenic hormones.

Lactogenic hormones are essential for the initiation and maintenance of lactation.

Prolactin is the primary lactogenic hormone in humans.