Definition

1. Noun:
   • A substance that promotes or increases the flow of a mother's milk: A galactagogue is an agent, often a food, herb, or medication, that induces, initiates, maintains, or increases the secretion of breast milk.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Fenugreek is a well-known herbal galactagogue used by many nursing mothers.
  • The doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical galactagogue to help with her low milk supply.

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively: The term can function like an adjective to describe other nouns.
  • She researched various galactagogue foods to incorporate into her diet.
  • The study focused on the galactagogue effects of the compound.

Variants and Related Words

• Galactagogic (adjective): Having the properties of a galactagogue; promoting milk secretion.
  • The plant is believed to have galactagogic properties.

Synonyms

• Lactagogue: A less common synonym with the same meaning.
• Lactogogue: An alternative spelling of lactagogue.

Notes on Meaning

• This is a specialized term used primarily in medical, pharmacological, and nutritional contexts related to lactation and breastfeeding. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.

Noun

1. agent that induces milk secretion