noun
- A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of milk in mammals after childbirth.
Usage: medical/scientific term; also called prolactin
Examples
- Prolan levels increase significantly during pregnancy to prepare the body for lactation.
- The doctor measured the patient's prolan concentration to investigate fertility issues.
- Elevated prolan can sometimes inhibit ovulation in women.
- Prolan is essential for maintaining milk production in nursing mothers.