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Prolactin

Prolactin Meaning & Definition
Prolactin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prolactin?

[n] gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prolactin: lactogenic hormone | luteotropin

Related Terms | Find terms related to Prolactin:

See Also | gonadotrophic hormone | gonadotrophin | gonadotropic hormone | gonadotropin | lactogen

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