"lactotropin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lactotropins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} lactotropin (countable and uncountable, plural lactotropins)
  1. (biochemistry) Prolactin; a peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Hormones
    Sense id: en-lactotropin-en-noun-NbSRG12p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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