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lactogen

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

noun

  1. A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.

Etymology

From lacto- + -gen.

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