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(biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus..
Use lactogen when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Lactogen means (biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus..
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Use lactogen where its definition matches the intended context.
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