lactation

[ lak-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the secretion or formation of milk.
2. the period of milk production.

lactation

/ lækˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the secretion of milk from the mammary glands after parturition
2. the period during which milk is secreted

lactation

/ lăk-tā′shən /

1. The secretion or production of milk by the mammary glands in female mammals after giving birth.

Derived Forms

• lacˈtationally, adverb
• lacˈtational, adjective

Other Words From

• lac·tation·al adjective
• lac·tation·al·ly adverb
• hyper·lac·tation noun
• over·lac·tation noun
• super·lac·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lactation¹

1660–70; < Late Latin lactātiōn- (stem of lactātiō ) a giving suck. See lactate ¹, -ion

Example Sentences

However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress.

From Science Daily

Of bigger concern is the outstanding question of whether infected cows will rebound in their next lactation cycle — after they’ve had time to “dry out” and heal.

From Los Angeles Times

Lizzie Reeves is a clinical midwife and a specialist in lactation at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.

From BBC

She says it’s vital that women get expert lactation advice and breastfeeding support as early as possible.

From BBC

Mazakpwe cited a range of lactation issues mothers can face, from sore nipples to babies born too sick or too weak to suckle and stimulate milk production.

From Seattle Times

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