Lactating: meaning, definitions and examples

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lactating

 

[ lรฆkหˆteษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Lactating refers to the process of producing milk from the mammary glands in response to hormonal changes, typically seen in mammals after giving birth. This is a vital function for nurturing offspring, providing essential nutrients and antibodies for their development. The lactation process is often stimulated by suckling, which triggers the release of hormones such as prolactin and oxytocin, promoting milk production and ejection. Various species exhibit different lactation patterns, with some adapting to specific environmental and developmental needs.

Synonyms

feeding, milking, nursing

Examples of usage

  • The mother started lactating shortly after giving birth.
  • Certain mammals have unique adaptations for lactating.
  • Lactating animals provide their young with necessary nourishment.

Translations

Translations of the word "lactating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lactante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‚เคง เคชเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stillend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyusui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะบั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ laktacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽˆไนณใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allaitant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lactando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emzirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์œ  ์ˆ˜์œ  ์ค‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุถุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“บไนณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dojenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณรฐurlรญfs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผdvermษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lactando

Word origin

The term "lactating" derives from the Latin word "lactare," which means "to suckle or give milk." This, in turn, is based on "lac," meaning "milk." The word has been used in medical and biological contexts since the early 18th century, primarily to describe the physiological process of milk production in mammals. Over time, the concept of lactation has been studied extensively, giving rise to various scientific disciplines focused on reproductive biology, veterinary science, and human health. Understanding lactation is crucial for various fields, including pediatrics, dairy farming, and conservation biology.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,437, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.