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galactagogue

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/

The English word “galactagogue” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A substance that induces lactation.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γάλακτος (gálaktos) (genitive of γάλα (gála, “milk”)) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “guide”).

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