galactagogue
/ (ɡəˈlæktəˌɡɒɡ) /
adjective
inducing milk secretion
noun
a galactagogue agent
Nearby words
gallo, gallo-, gallo-romance, gallock, galloglass, galactagogue, gallonage, galloon, galloot, gallop, gallop rhythm
Word Origin for galactagogue
C19: from Greek gala, galaktos, milk + -agogue
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Medicine definitions for galactagogue
galactagogue
[ gə-lăk′tə-gôg′ ]
n.
An agent that promotes the secretion and flow of milk.
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