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leucorrhoea

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/ ˌluːkəˈriːə /

noun

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

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Tea made from parched egg shells or green coffee is good for leucorrhoea.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 by Work Projects Administration

A lacerated cervix does not usually give rise to symptoms; these depend on the accompanying endometritis, and include leucorrhoea, aching and a feeling of weight.

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

Retention of the fetal membranes is a very common cause of leucorrhoea.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.

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

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

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