What is another word for lactogen?

Pronunciation: [lˈaktəd͡ʒən] (IPA)

Lactogen is a term used to describe a substance that promotes lactation or milk production in animals. There are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with lactogen, including galactagogue, milk-inducing, and lactogenic. Galactagogue is a word derived from the Greek words for milk and to lead, meaning a substance that leads to the production of milk. Milk-inducing is a more direct synonym for lactogen, describing a substance that induces lactation. Finally, lactogenic is another term that can be used to describe a substance that stimulates milk production in mammals. These synonyms can be useful in medical and scientific contexts when discussing lactation and milk production.

Synonyms for Lactogen:

  • n.

    substance
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What are the hypernyms for Lactogen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Lactogen?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for lactogen (as nouns)

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