galactagogue
/ (ɡəˈlæktəˌɡɒɡ) /
adjective
inducing milk secretion
noun
a galactagogue agent
Word Origin for galactagogue
C19: from Greek
gala, galaktos, milk +
-agogue
Words nearby galactagogue
gallo,
gallo-,
gallo-romance,
gallock,
galloglass,
galactagogue,
gallonage,
galloon,
galloot,
gallop,
gallop rhythm
Medical definitions for galactagogue
galactagogue
[ gə-lăk′tə-gôg′ ]
n.
An agent that promotes the secretion and flow of milk.