prolactin
IPA: proʊɫˈæktʌn
noun
- (biochemistry) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.
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Examples of "prolactin" in Sentences
- It is in fact prolactin bound to IgG.
- Prolactin releasing peptide receptor.
- Prolactin also transfers to the breast milk.
- Some precautionary prolactin tests will not hurt.
- Conditions associated with elevated prolactin secretion.
- It can be caused by prolactin, estrogen and progesterone.
- It plays a role in the regulation of prolactin in humans.
- Human prolactin receptors are insensitive to mouse prolactin.
- Also, prolactin is frequently suppressed by excessive dopamine.
- There is also evidence for central actions of prolactin and TSH.