leucorrhea

/ˌluːkɒˈriːə/ or /ˌluːkɒˈriːə/ (UK) /luːˈkɒriə/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A white or creamy discharge from the vagina, especially in young girls and women during puberty or in cases of vaginal infection.

“The doctor ordered a culture to determine the cause of the patient’s leucorrhea.”

2. noun

An abnormal or excessive vaginal discharge, especially one that is white, yellowish, or greenish in color.

“The patient’s leucorrhea was a symptom of her underlying yeast infection.”

Synonyms

  • vaginal discharge
  • vaginal secretion

Antonyms

  • amenorrhea