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ablactating

v.
C2 Proficiency ablac·tat·ing

v. to stop giving milk to a baby or young animal. It is a technical word used in biology and medicine.

v. to cease the secretion of milk or to wean an infant from breastfeeding. Often used in veterinary or clinical contexts.


SIMPLE

The mother began ablactating her calf after six months.

CONTEXTUAL

Veterinarians may recommend a gradual process of ablactating to prevent mastitis in dairy cows.

COMPLEX

The transition from nursing to solid food is a delicate phase, and the mother must be ablactating carefully to avoid nutritional deficiencies in the infant.

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