lactation
noun/lækˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,165 most common English word
Meaning
The process of producing and secreting milk from the mammary glands after childbirth.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that lactation provides essential nutrients to a newborn baby.
Synonyms & related words
- breastfeeding
- nursing
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