galactagogue

/ (ɡəˈlæktəˌɡɒɡ) /

adjective

inducing milk secretion

noun

a galactagogue agent

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Word Origin for galactagogue

C19: from Greek gala, galaktos, milk + -agogue

Words nearby galactagogue

gallo, gallo-, gallo-romance, gallock, galloglass, galactagogue, gallonage, galloon, galloot, gallop, gallop rhythm
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Medical definitions for galactagogue

galactagogue
[ gə-lăk′tə-gôg′ ]

n.

An agent that promotes the secretion and flow of milk.
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