Lactation
The processes of milk secretion by the maternal MAMMARY GLANDS after PARTURITION. The proliferation of the mammary glandular tissue, milk synthesis, and milk expulsion or let down are regulated by the interactions of several hormones including ESTRADIOL; PROGESTERONE; PROLACTIN; and OXYTOCIN.
Year introduced: LACTATION, PROLONGED was heading 1975-1996 (see under LACTATION 1975-1990)
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Tree Number(s): G08.686.523, G08.686.702.500
MeSH Unique ID: D007774
Entry Terms:
- Milk Secretion
- Milk Secretions
- Lactation, Prolonged
- Lactations, Prolonged
- Prolonged Lactation
- Prolonged Lactations
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