an abnormal, whitish discharge from the vagina
Origin of leukorrhea
ModL: see leuco- + -rrhealeukorrhea
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leukorrhea
also leu·cor·rhe·a
noun
A thick, whitish discharge from the vagina or cervical canal.
Related Forms:
- leu′kor·rhe′al
adjective
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Origin
From Ancient Greek λευκός (leukos, “white") + ῥοία (rhoia, “flow, flux")
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leukorrhea - Medical Definition
also leucorrhea (lo͞o′kə-rē′ə)
n.
A thick, whitish discharge from the vagina or cervical canal.
Related Forms:
- leu′kor·rhe′al
adj.
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