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lactation

/lækˈteɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/lækˈteɪ.ʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс выработки и выделения молока молочными железами, обычно происходящий после родов и обеспечивающий грудное вскармливание.

A noun referring to the process of milk production and secretion from the mammary glands, typically occurring after childbirth and enabling breastfeeding.

uncountable

  1. Production of milkB2formalmedical

    The process of producing and secreting milk from the mammary glands, typically after childbirth.

    ruЛактация

    • Lactation usually begins a few days after giving birth.
    • Proper nutrition is important to support lactation.
    • The doctor explained the hormonal changes that trigger lactation.
  2. Period of milk secretionB2formalmedical

    The period following childbirth during which milk is secreted from the breasts.

    ruПериод лактации

    • The lactation period can last for several months.
    • She experienced some discomfort during early lactation.
    • Breastfeeding during lactation provides essential nutrients to the infant.
  3. BreastfeedingB2formalmedical

    The act of feeding an infant with milk from the breast.

    ruГрудное вскармливание

    • Lactation is recommended by health professionals for the first six months.
    • She attended a class on proper lactation techniques.
    • The benefits of lactation extend to both mother and child.

    Synonymsbreastfeedingnursingsuckling

Forms
  • lactations plural form
  • lactations' possessive plural form
  • lactation's possessive singular form