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lactogenic hormone

lactogenic hormone Lactogenic hormone is prolactin, a hormone released by the front part of the pituitary gland.

Lactogenic hormone is prolactin, a hormone released by the front part of the pituitary gland. It is mainly involved in milk production and, in some species, also affects reproduction, maternal behavior, fat metabolism, immune function, and the body’s water balance.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Prolactin” (D011388).
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