noun
- plural of lactation; the processes of producing and secreting milk by mammary glands
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- The study compared lactations in different mammalian species.
- Multiple lactations can affect a dairy cow’s overall health.
- The researcher documented the duration of lactations in nursing mothers.
- Veterinarians monitor lactations in breeding animals.
- The farm recorded data on all lactations throughout the season.
- Nutritional support is important during lactations.