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Vocabulary Term Details

Lactation

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactation)

Lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young. The process occurs in all female mammals, although it predates mammals. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Secretion
N/ADry period
Mammary glands

This term is used for the following terms: 
Milk secretion

Approved Date
14-Jun-2013

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