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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. animal physiology
  4. endocrine system physiology
  5. mammary gland function
  6. lactation
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. endocrine system physiology
  5. mammary gland function
  6. lactation
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. endocrine system physiology
  5. mammary gland function
  6. lactation
  1. Fields of Study
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. endocrine system physiology
  5. mammary gland function
  6. lactation
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. endocrine system physiology
  5. mammary gland function
  6. lactation

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lactation

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Definition

  • Information The processes of milk secretion by the maternal mammary glands after parturition. The proliferation of the mammary glandular tissue, milk synthesis, and milk expulsion or let down are regulated by the interactions of several hormones including estradiol; progesterone; prolactin; and oxytocin.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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