galactin

/gælæk.tɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a glycoprotein hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the secretion of milk from the mammary glands

“The galactin hormone plays a vital role in lactation.”

Synonyms

  • lactogenic hormone
  • prolactin

Antonyms

  • galaktokinin
  • inhibin