noun
lactation
Lactation (noun) means the secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.
noun
1
The secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.
2
The process of providing the milk to the young; breastfeeding.
3
The period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young; a lactation period.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin lactātiō, lactātiōnis. Equivalent to lactate + -ion.
Rhymes for lactation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of lactation?
"lactation" (noun) means the secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.
What are the different meanings of lactation?
"lactation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal; 2. The process of providing the milk to the young; breastfeeding; 3. The period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young; a lactation period.