Lactation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006414",
  "term": "Lactation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The physiological process of producing and secreting milk from the mammary glands, which occurs in female mammals after childbirth. This process is regulated by a complex interplay of hormones, primarily prolactin and oxytocin. Milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies for the neonate's growth and development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "mammary gland",
    "neonate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 772 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lactation/"
}