English

Noun

prolactin ‎(usually uncountable, plural prolactins)

1. (biochemistry) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.

Synonyms

• lactotropin
• luteotropic hormone
• luteotropin
• mammotropin

Derived terms

• macroprolactin
• prolactinic
• prolactinoma

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