lactation
lækˈteɪʃən
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Definition of lactation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
breastfeedingTECH.process of feeding young with milkTECH.
  • Lactation is essential for newborn nutrition.
breastfeeding nursing suckling
2.
biologyTECH.secretion of milk from mammary glandsTECH.
  • Lactation begins shortly after childbirth.
nursing
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Expressions with lactation

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place with support and amenities for breastfeeding or milk expression
She used the lactation station at work during her break.

Origin of lactation

Latin, lactare (to suckle)

Terms with lactation included in their meaning

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lactation aid
device for extracting milk from the breasts
lactation
milk produced by human mothers for feeding infants
breastfeeding
pad in a bra absorbing milk during lactation
medical
lactation not linked to childbirth or nursing
maternity health
presence of lactose in urine during pregnancy or lactation
LCacr.
acr: lactation consultant
person who helps mothers with breastfeeding
chemistry
prolactin hormone stimulating mammary growth and lactation
equine lactation
milk produced by a female horse

Examples of lactation in a sentence

  • Proper nutrition supports healthy lactation.
  • Proper nutrition is essential during lactation.
  • Lactation can be affected by stress and fatigue.

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  1. French:allaitement, sécrétion lactée, ...
  2. German:Laktation, ...
  3. Italian:allattamento, produzione di latte, ...
  4. Spanish:lactancia, ...
  5. Portuguese:lactação, ...
  6. Chinese:哺乳, ...
  7. Japanese:授乳, 母乳育児, ...
  8. Arabic:رِضَاعَة, إِدْرار الحَلِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲנָקָה, הַפְרָשַׁת חָלָב מִבְּלוּטוֹת הֶחָלָב, ...
  10. Russian:лактация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:годування грудьми, ...
  12. Hindi:दूध पिलाना, दूध स्राव, ...

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