leucorrhoea

British

/ ˌluːkəˈriːə /

noun

pathol a white or yellowish discharge of mucous material from the vagina, often an indication of infection

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Other Word Forms

leucorrhoeal adjective

Example Sentences

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This, I think, promises to be the most efficient preparation, and will prove valuable as an injection in the treatment of leucorrhoea, hemorrhages, and similar disorders.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 415, December 15, 1883 by Various

Pruritis vulvae is due to parasites, or to irritating discharges, as leucorrhoea, and is frequent in diabetic subjects.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

The symptoms comprise local discomfort and sometimes dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea or menorrhagia.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

D.—This is used internally in dropsies, obstinate gleets, and leucorrhoea.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

I have leucorrhoea and menstruation is very irregular and very free with a good deal of pain.

From Treatise on the Diseases of Women by Pinkham, Lydia Estes

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