lactation

lac·ta·tion

noun \lak-ˈtā-shən\

Definition of LACTATION

1

: the secretion and yielding of milk by the mammary gland

2

: one complete period of lactation extending from about the time of parturition to weaning

—lac·ta·tion·al \-shən-^əl\ adjective

—lac·ta·tion·al·ly \-ē\ adverb