Lactogenic Hormone (Noun)

Meaning

Gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Prolactin
• Luteotropin

Hypernyms

• Gonadotropin
• Lactogen
• Gonadotropic Hormone
• Gonadotrophic Hormone