1. prolactin

noun. ['proʊˈlæktən'] gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.

Rhymes with Prolactin

• acton

How do you pronounce prolactin?

Pronounce prolactin as proʊˈlæktən.

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Sentences with prolactin

1. Noun, singular or mass
Menstrual periods can be absent or irregular due to high prolactin levels.

2. Adjective
Once prolactin levels reach a certain point, they prevent the ongoing production of estrogen.

3. Verb, base form
Vitex also contains chemical precursors to prolactin and testosterone.