lactation
[ lak-tey-shuh n ]
/ lækˈteɪ ʃən /
noun
the secretion or formation of milk.
the period of milk production.
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British Dictionary definitions for lactation
lactation
/ (lækˈteɪʃən) /
noun
the secretion of milk from the mammary glands after parturition
the period during which milk is secreted
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lactational, adjective lactationally, adverbMedical definitions for lactation
lactation
[ lăk-tā′shən ]
n.
The secretion or formation of milk by the mammary glands.
The period during which the mammary glands secrete milk.
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lac•ta′tion•al adj.Scientific definitions for lactation
lactation
[ lăk-tā′shən ]
The secretion or production of milk by the mammary glands in female mammals after giving birth.