Galactosis (Noun)
Meaning
The secretion of milk.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The hormone prolactin stimulates galactosis, or the secretion of milk, in lactating women.
- Galactosis is the process by which mammary glands produce and secrete milk in response to hormonal signals.
- During galactosis, the mammary glands undergo a series of changes to produce and secrete milk.
- The onset of galactosis is triggered by the hormone prolactin, which stimulates the growth and differentiation of mammary gland cells.
- Galactosis is an essential process for the nourishment and development of newborn mammals, and is regulated by a complex interplay of hormones and growth factors.