YourDictionary

Dictionary Home » Science » lactation

lactation science definition

See in a sentence

The secretion or production of milk by the mammary glands in female mammals after giving birth.

Learn more about lactation

» lactation definition

» lactation medical definition

» lactation sentence examples

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Also Mentioned In

Browse entries near lactation

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools

© 1996-2012 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.