prolactin
US /proʊˈlæktɪn/
UK /prəʊˈlæk.tɪn/
名词
催乳素
a hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth and plays a role in other bodily functions.
示例:
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High levels of prolactin can sometimes indicate a pituitary tumor.
高水平的催乳素有时可能预示垂体瘤。
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Prolactin is essential for lactation in mammals.
催乳素对哺乳动物的泌乳至关重要。