English Dictionary

prolactin

名詞

不可算名詞 通常

(biochemistry) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.

日本語の意味

下垂体から分泌され、乳腺の成長および女性における授乳（母乳分泌）を促進するペプチド性ホルモン。

During breastfeeding, elevated prolactin levels stimulate milk production in the mammary glands.

授乳中は、プロラクチン濃度の上昇が乳腺での母乳生成を刺激します。

意味（1）

(biochemistry) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.

Men get a dose of the hormone prolactin after orgasm and this acts as a sedative.

prolactins （ plural ）