Prolactin is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland, named because of its role in lactation. It also has other wide ranging functions in the body, from acting on the reproductive system to influencing behaviour and regulating the immune system.
to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a saber; to wear a disguise. to have or use on the person habitually: to wear a wig. to bear or have in one's aspect or appearance: to wear a smile; to wear an air of triumph.
[1913 Webster] 3. (Naut.) The furniture of a ship, as masts, sails, rigging, anchors, guns, etc. [1913 Webster] Syn: Dress; clothing; vesture; garments; raiment; garb; costume; attire; habiliments. [1913 Webster]. Apparel In Old Testament times the distinction between male and female attire was not very marked. The statute forbidding men to wear female apparel (Deut. 22:5) referred especially to ornaments and head-dresses. Both men and women wore (1) an under garment or tunic, which was bound by a girdle.