lactation

Definition of Lactation in English :

1. lactation

the period following birth during which milk is secreted

Example Sentences:
'lactation normally continues until weaning'

2. lactation

the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands

3. lactation, suckling

feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Lactation

noun

1.

the secretion of milk from the mammary glands after parturition

2.

the period during which milk is secreted

noun

1.

the secretion of milk by a mammary gland

2.

the period during which milk is secreted

3.

the suckling of young

n.

1. Secretion or formation of milk by the mammary glands.

2. The period during which the mammary glands secrete milk.