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galactopoiesis

[gə‚lak·tə‚pōi′ē·səs]
(physiology)
Formation of the components of milk by the cells composing the lobuloalveolar glandular structure.
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References in periodicals archive
Ghita, "The effect of ovine placenta extract on mammogenesis, lactogenesis, and galactopoiesis in sheep," Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, vol.
Placenta and Placental Derivatives in Regenerative Therapies: Experimental Studies, History, and Prospects
Milk production involves rapid physical, chemical and biological changes right from galactopoiesis to let down.
Comparison of [alpha]1-antitrypsin, [alpha]1-acid glycoprotein, fibrinogen and NOx as indicator of subclinical mastitis in riverine buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Oxytocin is also involved in galactopoiesis. Thyroxin hormone and insulin play a role in milk synthesis mechanism.
"The effects of extracts of plants (Medicago Sativa, Trigonella Foenum and Carum Carvi) on milk production in dairy cows"
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