lactogenic (Meaning)
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lactogenic (a)
inducing lactation
Synonyms & Antonyms of lactogenic
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lactogenic Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Lactogenic hormones are also produced by the pituitary gland in response to stress.
- High levels of lactogenic hormones can lead to galactorrhea, a condition in which milk is produced from the breasts in non-lactating women.
- Lactogenic hormones are also involved in the regulation of reproductive function.
- Lactogenic hormones can inhibit ovulation and menstruation.
- Lactogenic hormones are thought to play a role in the development of breast cancer.
- 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.
