Galactopoiesis

/ɡəˌlæktəpoʊˈiːsɪs/ noun

Definition

The biological process of milk production and secretion in mammals, especially in the mammary glands.

Etymology

From Greek 'gala' (milk) + 'poiesis' (making, creation), literally meaning 'milk-making,' a term coined to describe the physiological process of lactation.

Kelly Says

This scientific term describes one of nature's most complex biochemical processes—your body transforms blood into milk, a complete food containing water, proteins, fats, sugars, and antibodies, all through hormonal signals after pregnancy.

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