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lactation

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(lak tā′s̸hən)

noun

the secretion of milk by a mammary gland
the period during which milk is secreted
the suckling of young

Origin: LL lactatio: see lactate

Related Forms:

lactational adjective

See lactation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Secretion or formation of milk by the mammary glands.
The period during which the mammary glands secrete milk.

Related Forms:

lac·taˈtion·al adjective

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