noun
lactation
Lactation (noun) means the production of milk by a female mammal's breast or udder.
noun
1
The production of milk by a female mammal's breast or udder.
2
The bodily process of supplying milk to the young; breastfeeding.
3
The length of time over which a mother produces milk to feed her young.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin lactātiō, lactātiōnis, equivalent to lactate and -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lactation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of lactation?
"lactation" (noun) means the production of milk by a female mammal's breast or udder.
What is another word for lactation?
Other words for "lactation" include suckling.
What are the different meanings of lactation?
"lactation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The production of milk by a female mammal's breast or udder; 2. The bodily process of supplying milk to the young; breastfeeding; 3. The length of time over which a mother produces milk to feed her young.
