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leukorrhea

leukorrhea

9.9
A white or yellow fluid that comes from a woman's vagina, often from infection
  • noun
  • /luːkəˈriːə/
  • Specialized
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  • The patient was concerned about her unusual leukorrhea and sought medical advice.

Examples

  • Persistent leukorrhea may be a sign of a vaginal infection that requires treatment.

  • She visited a doctor after noticing leukorrhea and mild discomfort.

  • She experienced leukorrhea during her pregnancy.

  • The doctor explained that leukorrhea can indicate an infection.

  • Leukorrhea is often seen in women during pregnancy as a normal leukorrhea discharge.

  • The doctor explained that leukorrhea can be a sign of an infection or irritation.

  • If you experience changes in leukorrhea, it's best to consult a healthcare professional.

Synonyms

vaginal discharge
vsleukorrhea
1 6.3

A fluid that comes from the vagina, usually clear or white

refers to a yellowish or white secretion that often signals infection or irritation

Surface Forms

leukorrhea singular
leukorrheas plural

Morphology

leukorrhea = leuko + rrhea

Formed from Greek medical combining forms (leuko- 'white' + -rrhea 'flow') that are not transparent to an average B1 learner without medical/Greek-derived morphology knowledge.

Etymology

Leukorrhea comes from Greek parts: leuk- meaning 'white' and -rrhea meaning 'flow', the same -rrhea in diarrhea. So leukorrhea literally means 'white flow', which is why it describes a white or yellowish vaginal discharge.