mammogen

/mæmˈɒdʒɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical particle or field thought to be responsible for the formation of mammary glands in mammals.

“The theory of mammogen has been a topic of debate in the scientific community for years.”

Synonyms

  • breast-forming particle
  • mammary-inducing field

Antonyms

  • breast-suppressing agent
  • mammatropin-inhibiting factor