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Lactogen

Noun

1. A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of milk in female mammals.

Example sentence: The lactogen hormone is responsible for the production of milk in nursing mothers.

Noun

2. A brand name for a powdered infant formula that can be mixed with water to provide nutrition for babies who are not breastfed.

Example sentence: My sister uses Lactogen to feed her baby as she cannot breastfeed.

Noun

3. A substance or preparation that promotes the secretion or production of milk in lactating females.

Example sentence: The herbal supplement claims to act as a natural lactogen, enhancing milk supply in breastfeeding women.

Noun

4. A substance or hormone that stimulates the development or growth of the mammary glands.

Example sentence: The lactogen in the cream helps in enlarging the mammary glands of cows for increased milk production.

Adjective

1. Referring to something specific to or characteristic of a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: The local farmers' market is famous for its wide variety of lactogen produce.

Adjective

1. Referring to something that is widely favored or enjoyed by a large number of people.

Example sentence: In the 1990s, boy bands were considered the lactogen music genre among teenagers.