galactagogue

(ɡəˈlæktəˌɡɒɡ) adj (Biochemistry) inducing milk secretionn (Biochemistry) a galactagogue agent[C19: from Greek gala, galaktos, milk + -agogue]

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Noun

galactagogue - agent that induces milk secretionagent - a substance that exerts some force or effect

Translations

[gah-lak´tah-gog] 1. promoting the flow of milk.2. an agent that promotes the flow of milk.

ga·lac·ta·gogue

(gă-lak'tă-gog), An agent that promotes the secretion and flow of milk. [galact- + G. agōgos, leading]

(gă-lak'tă-gog) An agent that promotes the secretion and flow of milk. [galact- + G. agōgos, leading]

Any agent that promotes the flow of milk.

Related to galactagogue: goat's rue

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