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Prolactin
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a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
prolactins
What is "prolactin"?
Prolactin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in lactation, stimulating milk production in the mammary glands after childbirth. It is also involved in reproductive functions, such as regulating menstrual cycles and influencing fertility. Additionally, prolactin has effects on various other systems in the body, including immune function, metabolism, and behavior.
