prolactin
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prolactin Definition
(n)
gonadotropic
hormone
secreted
by
the
anterior
pituitary
;
in
females
it
stimulates
growth
of
the
mammary
glands
and
lactation
after
parturition
prolactin Synonyms
lactogenic hormone
luteotropin
prolactin
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