lactogen
noun
lac·to·gen
ˈlak-tə-jən, -ˌjen 
: any hormone (as prolactin) that stimulates the production of milk see placental lactogen
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“Lactogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lactogen. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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