What does lactation mean?
The process of producing milk in the mammary glands of female mammals, including humans, to feed their young. In humans, lactation typically occurs after childbirth and is a normal part of the reproductive cycle.
Example
"The new mother was relieved to find that her body was able to produce enough milk for her baby through lactation."
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