1. the production of milk by mammary glands, especially in female mammals after giving birth
Usage: biological/medical
2. the period during which a female mammal produces milk for feeding offspring

Examples

• Lactation typically begins shortly after childbirth in mammals.
• The mother’s lactation period lasted for several months.
• Proper nutrition is important during lactation to ensure healthy milk production.
• Hormones play a crucial role in initiating lactation.
• Some medications can affect lactation in nursing mothers.
• The dairy cow’s lactation cycle determines milk yield throughout the year.