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lactation

/lækˈteɪʃən/

lactationnoun

lactations

Translations

Lactation is an important process for feeding newborns.

Лактация - важный процесс для кормления новорожденных.

Definitions

The secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals, typically following childbirth.

Lactation is a crucial process for providing nutrition to newborns.

The period during which a female mammal produces milk.

The cow's lactation period lasts for several months after giving birth.

Synonyms

milk production

lactationadjective

/lækˈteɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., 'lactation consultant'.

Definitions

Relating to lactation or to the production and supply of milk.

She booked an appointment with a lactation consultant.