Mesh term Lactation
Browse to parent terms:Postpartum Period
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Milk Ejection
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