What is the meaning of the word "galactagogue"?
Definitions:
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A substance that induces lactation.
NOUN
- The doctor prescribed domperidone as a galactagogue to help with insufficient lactation.
- The doctor prescribed domperidone as a galactagogue to help with insufficient lactation.
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A substance that promotes or increases the production of breast milk in lactating mothers, that can be natural such as certain herbs an foods, or medicinal prescribed by healthcare providers.
NOUN
- She included oats and fenugreek in her diet as natural galactagogues to boost her milk supply.
- She included oats and fenugreek in her diet as natural galactagogues to boost her milk supply.
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Agent that induces milk secretion.
NOUN
- Fennel seeds are a natural galactagogue known to increase milk production in lactating women.
- Fennel seeds are a natural galactagogue known to increase milk production in lactating women.