galactagogue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance that induces lactation.

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/ /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɒɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-galactagogue.wav

Word forms

galactagogue galactagogues

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γάλακτος (gálaktos) (genitive of γάλα (gála, “milk”)) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “guide”).

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