lactogen

Noun

 * 1)  A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:, 催乳物质

Etymology
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Adjective

 * 1) lactogenic