Synonyms for prolactin
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.
Forms
- Plural
- prolactins → luteotropins, lactotropins, mammotropins…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| prolactin | falling | |
| luteotropin | falling | |
| mammotropin | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- luteotropin, lactotropin, mammotropin