A hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Prolactin helps to stimulate the development of the mammary glands (see breast), and to initiate and maintain milk production for breastfeeding. (See also prolactinoma.)
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Prolactin |
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Prolactin helps to stimulate the development of the mammary glands (see breast), and to initiate and maintain milk production for breastfeeding. (See also prolactinoma.) |
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