Galactin — Ga*lac tin, n. [Gr. ?, ?, milk. Cf. {Lactin}.] (Chem.) (a) An amorphous, gelatinous substance containing nitrogen, found in milk and other animal fluids. It resembles peptone, and is variously regarded as a coagulating or emulsifying agent. (b) A … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
galactin — /geuh lak tin/, n. Biochem. prolactin. [1830 40; GALACT + IN2] * * * … Universalium
galactin — ga·lac·tin gə lak tən, (.)tin n PROLACTIN … Medical dictionary
galactin — n. prolactin, hormone which promotes milk production … English contemporary dictionary
galactin — ga·lac·tin … English syllables
galactin — gəˈlaktən, (ˌ)tin noun ( s) Etymology: galact (from Greek galakt , gala milk) + in : lactogenic hormone … Useful english dictionary
Lactin — Lac tin, n. [L. lac, lactis, milk: cf. F. lactine. Cf. {Galactin}.] (Physiol. Chem.) See {Lactose}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Galactodendron — (G. Knth.), Pflanzengattung aus der Familie der Artocarpeae, von Andern zu Brosimum Swartz. gezählt; Art: G. utile (Brosimum G. Donn.), ungeheurer Baum auf Felsen in Venezuela, Caracas, enthält in allen seinen Theilen viele weiße, wohlriechende,… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon