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lactifuge

/ˈlæktɪfjuːdʒ/

Translations

lactifugenoun

lactifuges

/ˈlæk.tɪ.fjuːdʒ/

/ˈlæk.tɪ.fjudʒ/

The doctor prescribed a lactifuge to help stop milk production.

Врач прописал лактостоп, чтобы помочь остановить выработку молока.

Additional translations

средство для прекращения лактации

Synonyms

agalactogenic agent

galactostatic agent

milk suppressant

lactation inhibitor

lactifugeadjective

more lactifuge

Comp.

most lactifuge

Super.

/ˈlæktɪfjuːdʒ/

Synonyms

lactifugenoun

A substance or agent that suppresses or stops the secretion of milk.

The doctor prescribed a lactifuge to help the patient stop lactating after weaning her child.

lactifugeadjective

Having the property of suppressing or reducing the secretion of milk.

The herbal remedy was known for its lactifuge properties, often used by mothers who wished to wean their infants.