lactogen

English

Etymology

lacto- +‎ -gen

Noun

lactogen (countable and uncountable, plural lactogens)

  1. (biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.

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