galactagogue

/ (ɡəˈlæktəˌɡɒɡ) /

adjective

inducing milk secretion

noun

a galactagogue agent

Word Origin for galactagogue

C19: from Greek gala, galaktos, milk + -agogue

Words nearby galactagogue

Medical definitions for galactagogue

galactagogue
[ gə-lăktə-gôg′ ]

n.

An agent that promotes the secretion and flow of milk.