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Meaning of lactation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lactation

Pronunciation:/lækˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.

  2. The process of providing the milk to the young; breastfeeding.

  3. The period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young; lactation period.