lactation

UK
/lækˈteɪʃən/
US
/lækˈteɪʃən/
lactationnoun
lactations
pl
Traductions
Lactation is an important process for feeding newborns.
Лактация - важный процесс для кормления новорожденных.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
lactationadjective
UK
/lækˈteɪʃən/
US
/lækˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., 'lactation consultant'.
Définitions
Relating to lactation or to the production and supply of milk.
She booked an appointment with a lactation consultant.