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|Term=Prolactin
|Term=Prolactin
|Short definition=a hormone released by the pituitary gland that is responsible for the development of breasts and milk production in females
|Short definition=Prolactin - {{Pronunciation}} (proh-LAK tin) A hormone made by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain). Prolactin causes a woman's breasts to produce milk during and after pregnancy and has many other effects in the body 
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|Specialty=Oncology
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|Language=English
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{{PAGENAME}} (definition) a hormone released by the pituitary gland that is responsible for the development of breasts and milk production in females<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
Prolactin - {{Pronunciation}} (proh-LAK tin) A hormone made by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain). Prolactin causes a woman's breasts to produce milk during and after pregnancy and has many other effects in the body {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

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Prolactin
TermProlactin
Short definitionProlactin - (pronounced) (proh-LAK tin) A hormone made by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain). Prolactin causes a woman's breasts to produce milk during and after pregnancy and has many other effects in the body 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Prolactin - (pronounced) (proh-LAK tin) A hormone made by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain). Prolactin causes a woman's breasts to produce milk during and after pregnancy and has many other effects in the body

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