Lactation
| Lactation | |
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| Term | Lactation |
| Short definition | lactase (LAK-Tays) An enzyme that breaks down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
lactation - (pronounced) (lak-TAY-shun) The process of making and secreting milk from the mammary glands in the breasts. Lactation usually begins during pregnancy when changes in certain hormones signal the mammary glands to produce milk. After a person is born, the nipples release milk when a baby suckles from the breasts or when the person uses a breast pump. Lactation usually continues until no more milk is drawn from the breasts. Lactation can sometimes be induced with certain hormonal drugs in non-pregnant women. Common factors that can affect lactation include hormone levels, certain medical conditions, breast surgery, injury to the breast or nipple, use of drugs or alcohol, and taking certain medications
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