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Definition of galactopoietic in English:

galactopoietic

(also galactopoetic)

Pronunciation /ɡəˌlaktə(ʊ)pɔɪˈɛtɪk/

adjective

Physiology

  • Of or relating to the production of milk; (in later use) specifically of, relating to, or promoting the maintenance of milk secretion.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Lovell (?1630–1690), naturalist. From Byzantine Greek γαλακτοποιητικός from ancient Greek γαλακτο- + -ποιητικός.