lactogenic hormone
Noun
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Gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary;
In females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition (synset 114773722)is a type of:- gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin - hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
- lactogen - any agent that enhances milk production
same as: luteotropin, prolactin
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