galactopoiesis

noun

ga·​lac·​to·​poi·​e·​sis gə-ˌlak-tə-pȯi-ˈē-səs How to pronounce galactopoiesis (audio)
plural galactopoieses -ˌsēz How to pronounce galactopoiesis (audio)
: formation and secretion of milk

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“Galactopoiesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/galactopoiesis. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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