Lactation

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /lækˈteɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Full definition of lactation

Noun

1. The secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.
2. The process of providing the milk to the young; breastfeeding.
3. The period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young; lactation period.

Derived terms

• lactational
• lactation period

Related terms

• lactate
• lactic
• lactose