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Definition of lactation

lactation

/lækˈteɪ.ʃən/
lac · ta · tion
Plural:lactations
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Adjective:lactational
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lactation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals to feed their young, or the period during which this occurs.

Example

"Proper hydration and a nutrient-rich diet are essential for supporting healthy lactation."

2

The act or process of suckling or nursing young at the breast or udder.

Example

"The maternity ward employs specialized consultants to assist new mothers with lactation."

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• Rhymes for lactation

• Nearby Words

lacquer
lacrosse
lactate
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lactic
lactose
lacy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Late Latin 'lactatio' (a suckling), a noun of action from Latin 'lactare' (to suckle or contain milk), ultimately derived from 'lac' (stem 'lact-'), meaning 'milk'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lactation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lactation
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