adjective
- relating to or occurring during lactation (the production of milk by mammals)
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- The doctor discussed lactational amenorrhea with the new mother.
- Lactational mastitis is a common condition in breastfeeding women.
- The study examined lactational performance in dairy cows.
- She experienced lactational difficulties after giving birth.
- The research focused on lactational hormones in mammals.
- Lactational suppression may occur due to stress or illness.