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Meaning of lactogen | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lactogenesis lactogenic lactoglobulin lactoglutamate lactoglutathione lactoglyceride

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