lactation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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lactation (plural lactations)

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.

[edit] Derived terms

• lactational
• lactation period

[edit] Related terms

• lactate
• lactic
• lactose

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