Definition of GALACTAGOGUE

galactagogue

Meanings

Plural: galactagogues

Noun

  • agent that induces milk secretion
  • A substance that induces lactation.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek γάλακτος (gálaktos) (genitive of γάλα (gála, “milk”)) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “guide”).

Scrabble Score: 17

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galactagogue is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

galactagogue is a valid Words With Friends word