Lactotroph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lactotroph is a noun meaning A cell in the pituitary gland which produce prolactin in response to certain hormones.
Meaning
A cell in the pituitary gland which produce prolactin in response to certain hormones.
Word Forms
- lactotrophs
Synonyms for lactotroph
Depending on context, synonyms include lactotrope.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lactosomatotroph, lactotropin, prolactin, mammosomatotroph, luteotropin, somatolactotroph.
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