Galactogenetic

/ɡəˌlæktəˌdʒəˈnɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or promoting the production and secretion of milk in the body.

Etymology

From Greek 'gala' (milk) + 'genetikos' (relating to origin or production). A scientific adjective describing processes that generate milk.

Kelly Says

Galactogenetic hormones like oxytocin and prolactin are the body's way of switching on milk production—mammals essentially flip a biochemical switch at birth.

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