Galactagogue
/ɡəˈlæktəˌɡɒɡ/
adjective
1.
inducing milk secretion
noun
2.
a galactagogue agent
galactagogue ga·lac·ta·gogue (gə-lāk’tə-gôg’)
n.
An agent that promotes the secretion and flow of milk.
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