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LACTATIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Lactations.

Lactations - as a noun

The period following birth during which milk is secreted

Example: "Lactation normally continues until weaning"

The production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands

Feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suckling

Example Sentences

"The hormone prolactin stimulates lactations in nursing mothers."
"Breastfeeding helps maintain lactations."
"During lactations, a mother's body produces milk to feed her baby."
"Some women experience difficulty with establishing lactations."
"Some women choose to pump milk to maintain lactations when they are away from their baby."
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Word Game Points

Is LACTATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lactations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LACTATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is LACTATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lactations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LACTATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is LACTATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lactations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LACTATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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