lactogenic

[ lak-tuh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌlæk təˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

stimulating lactation.

Origin of lactogenic

First recorded in 1950–55; lacto- + -genic

Words nearby lactogenic

lactocele, lactoferrin, lactoflavin, lactogen, lactogenesis, lactogenic, lactogenic hormone, lactoglobulin, lactometer, lactone, lactonize

British Dictionary definitions for lactogenic

lactogenic
/ (ˌlæktəˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

inducing lactation lactogenic hormone See also prolactin

Medical definitions for lactogenic

lactogenic
[ lăk′tə-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Inducing lactation.