Galactagogue

//ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that induces lactation.

    "Galactagogues are agents that promote milk production, such as drugs, herbs, or foods.[…]Domperidone, though not commercially available in the United States, is used as a galactagogue in other countries."

  2. 2
    agent that induces milk secretion wordnet

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"Galactagogues are agents that promote milk production, such as drugs, herbs, or foods.[…]Domperidone, though not commercially available in the United States, is used as a galactagogue in other countries."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γάλακτος (gálaktos) (genitive of γάλα (gála, “milk”)) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “guide”).

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