lactogenic

adjective lac·to·gen·ic \ˌlak-tə-ˈje-nik\

Definition of LACTOGENIC

: inducing lactation <lactogenic hormones>

1933

Medical Dictionary

adjective lac·to·gen·ic \ˌlak-tō-ˈjen-ik\

: stimulating lactation

—lac·to·gen·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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