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lactation
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lac·ta·tion  (lk-tshn)
n.
1. Secretion or formation of milk by the mammary glands.
2. The period during which the mammary glands secrete milk.

lac·tation·al adj.

lactation [lækˈteɪʃən]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the secretion of milk from the mammary glands after parturition
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the period during which milk is secreted
lactational  adj
lactationally  adv

lactation  (lk-tshn)
The secretion or production of milk by the mammary glands in female mammals after giving birth.

lactation
1. the secretion of milk by a mammary gland.
2. the period during which secretion takes place.
See also: Bodily Functions
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lactation - the period following birth during which milk is secreted; "lactation normally continues until weaning"
period, period of time, time period - an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period"
2.lactation - the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands
bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"
3.lactation - feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast
alimentation, feeding - the act of supplying food and nourishment
Translations
lactation [lækˈteɪʃən] Nlactancia f
lactation [lækˈteɪʃən] nlactation f
lactic acid [ˌlæktɪkˈæsɪd] nacide m lactique
lactation
nMilchabsonderung f, → Laktation f (spec); (= period)Stillzeit f, → Laktationsperiode f (spec)


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