Synonyms of prolactin

Noun


1. prolactin, lactogenic hormone, luteotropin, lactogen, gonadotropin, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotrophic hormone

usage: gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition

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Definition and meaning of prolactin (Dictionary)