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Meaning of "galactorrhoea" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GALACTORRHOEA

galactorrhoea  [ɡəˌlæktəˈriːə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GALACTORRHOEA

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preposition
conjunction
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Galactorrhoea is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GALACTORRHOEA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Galactorrhea

Galactorrhea or lactorrhea is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unassociated with childbirth or nursing. Galactorrhea is reported to occur in 5%-32% percent of women. Much of the difference in reported incidence can be attributed to different definitions of galactorrhea. Although frequently benign, it may be caused by serious underlying conditions and should be properly investigated. Galactorrhea also occurs in males, newborn infants and adolescents of both sexes.

Definition of galactorrhoea in the English dictionary

The definition of galactorrhoea in the dictionary is an abnormal production of breast milk.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GALACTORRHOEA


banderilla
ˌbændəˈriːə
Cytherea
ˌsɪθəˈriːə
diarrhea
ˌdaɪəˈriːə
galleria
ˌɡæləˈriːə
hypomenorrhoea
ˌhaɪpəʊˌmɛnəˈriːə
Korea
kəˈriːə
leucorrhoea
ˌluːkəˈriːə
leukorrhea
ˌluːkəˈriːə
montaria
ˌmɒntəˈriːə
Oriya
ɒˈriːə
Peraea
pəˈriːə
Perea
pəˈriːə
pizzeria
ˌpiːtsəˈriːə
rancheria
ˌrɑːntʃəˈriːə
rhinorrhoea
ˌraɪnəˈriːə
ria
ˈriːə
sharia
ʃəˈriːə
sheria
ʃəˈriːə
signoria
ˌsiːnjəˈriːə
taqueria
ˌtækəˈriːə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GALACTORRHOEA

galactagogue
galactic
galactic circle
galactic equator
galactic halo
galactic plane
galactic poles
Galactico
galactometer
galactometry
galactophorous
galactopoiesis
galactopoietic
galactosaemia
galactosamine
galactose
galactosemic
galactosidase
galactoside
galactosyl

WORDS THAT END LIKE GALACTORRHOEA

amenorrhoea
bacillary white diarrhoea
blennorrhoea
diarrhoea
dysmenorrhoea
gonorrhoea
logorrhoea
menorrhoea
otorrhoea
pyorrhoea
seborrhoea
sialorrhoea
spermatorrhoea
steatorrhoea
verbal diarrhoea

Synonyms and antonyms of galactorrhoea in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «galactorrhoea» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GALACTORRHOEA

Find out the translation of galactorrhoea to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of galactorrhoea from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «galactorrhoea» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乳溢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

galactorrea
570 millions of speakers

English

galactorrhoea
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

galactorrhoea
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثر اللبن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

галакторея
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galactorrhoea
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

galactorrhoea
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

galactorrhée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Galactorrhoea
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Galaktorrhoe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

galactorrhoea
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

galactorrhoea
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Galactorrhoea
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

galactorrhoea
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

galactorrhoea
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गॅलेक्टोरोहोआ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

galaktore
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

galattorrea
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mlekotok
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

галакторея
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

galactoree
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γαλακτόρροια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

galactorrhoea
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

galaktorré
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

galaktoré
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of galactorrhoea

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GALACTORRHOEA»

The term «galactorrhoea» is normally little used and occupies the 132.771 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GALACTORRHOEA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about galactorrhoea

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GALACTORRHOEA»

Discover the use of galactorrhoea in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to galactorrhoea and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Evidence-Based Medicine Guidelines
Ilkka Kunnamo. GALACTORRHOEA AND OTHER DISCHARGE FROM THE NIPPLE LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN OF GYNAECOLOGICAL ORIGIN. 25.21 • eczema of the nipple • nipple retraction • discharge from the nipple ...
Ilkka Kunnamo, 2005
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Essential Revision Notes in Medicine for Students
Prolactin causes galactorrhoea (milk from the breast) but not gynaecomastia ( oestrogen does this). Raised prolactin levels are essentially the only cause of galactorrhoea, although occasionally prolactin levels in the normal range can cause ...
Philip A. Kalra, 2006
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Introduction to Clinical Reproductive Endocrinology
Table 6.7 Some causes of persistent hyperprolactinaemia and of galactorrhoea Hyperprolactinaemia Pregnancy Hypothalamic lesions interfering with dopamine production Pituitary tumours (prolactin secreting, or other functioning or ...
Gillian C. L. Lachelin, 2013
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Physical Illness and Schizophrenia: A Review of the Evidence
1996) on galactorrhoea in Diseases of the nervous system and added eight studies by cross-referencing. Many antipsychotic drugs increase prolactin, which stimulates breast tissue growth and differentiation and lactation. It is well known that ...
Stefan Leucht, 2007
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Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation
Galactorrhoea. Denotes inappropriate breast milk production, i.e. in the absence of pregnancy, most commonly caused by hyperprolactinaemia (i PRL) due to a pituitary microprolactinoma < 10mm diameter (b Precocious puberty, p168).
Drew Provan, 2010
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Deadwood: The Golden Years
Discharge can be classified into three types — galactorrhoea, blood- related and opalescent. Galactorrhoea In galactorrhoea, the milky discharge is usually bilateral and from multiple ducts. It is common in late pregnancy and may persist for a ...
Watson Parker, 1981
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Hughes, Mansel & Webster's Benign Disorders and Diseases of ...
Secondary galactorrhoea The appearance of a milky discharge is occasionally seen apart from the conditions mentioned above. A careful history and examination will usually reveal the cause (Table 13.4). These causes are mostly related to ...
R. E. Mansel, David J. T. Webster, Helen Sweetland, 2009
8
MRCS Applied Basic Science and Clinical Topics
Stephen Parker. Causes of galactorrhoea Breast disease 213 lb. Figure 15.3 Gynaecomastia Gynaecomastia Pathological causes. 0 Colour and nature 0 Blood-stained o Spontaneous or expressed Coloured or opalescent discharge is  ...
Stephen Parker, 2012
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Clinical Skills
Galactorrhoea (ga-lack-toe-rear) is the secretion of milk from the breast that is not associated with breastfeeding following childbirth. It can also occur in men and occa- sionally in neonates (an old-fashioned term for this is 'witch's milk').
T. A. Roper, 2013
10
SAQs, MCQs, EMQs and OSCEs for MRCOG Part 2, Second edition: ...
A comprehensive guide Justin Konje. 3. Critically appraise the management of a 27-year-old woman presenting with inappropriate galactorrhoea and secondary amenorrhoea. (20 marks) ...
Justin Konje, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GALACTORRHOEA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term galactorrhoea is used in the context of the following news items.
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Red flag symptoms: Hirsutism
It is important to know about symptoms, such as headaches, visual field changes, galactorrhoea, menstrual irregularities, excessive weight gain ... «GP online, Jun 15»
2
Can't stop yawning? The medicines with VERY odd side-effects
A condition called galactorrhoea involves abnormal milk secretion and can affect men as well as women who are not breast feeding. It is a rare ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
3
Risperdal Lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard LLP Look Ahead to June …
Risperdal gynecomastia lawsuits have also been filed by men who experienced galactorrhoea, or unexpected breast milk production. «PR Web, May 15»
4
Clinical Review: Benign breast disease
... as a creamy or brown serous discharge. Galactorrhoea is a physiological cause, presenting as bilateral, white, milky, multiduct discharge. «GP online, Mar 15»
5
Nearly 1300 Risperdal Lawsuits Counted in Philadelphia Court …
Risperdal gynecomastia lawsuits have also been filed by men who experienced galactorrhoea, or unexpected breast milk production. «PR Web, Feb 15»
6
Consumerism is a vicious cycle
The goat in question may have a condition known as galactorrhoea. This is defined by production of milk when there is no baby to be fed, and ... «The National, Aug 14»
7
Antipsychotics: managing medical crises
... amenorrhoea; oligomenorrhoea/dysmenorrhoea; galactorrhoea; lack of libido; osteoporosis; vaginal dryness; and hypogonadims in females. «Irish Medical Times, May 13»
8
What causes male breasts?
In newborns there may also be milk flow (a condition called galactorrhoea). Gynaecomastia is caused by a hormonal imbalance that may be transient in infancy ... «Body and Soul, Feb 12»
9
Effectiveness of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
... a higher increase of hip-circumference per day for olanzapine compared to risperidone, and more galactorrhoea for risperidone compared to the other groups. «Medscape, May 10»
10
Am I taking the correct medication for depression?
Its side effects include: sleep abnormalities, anxiety, anorexia, drowsiness, dizziness, galactorrhoea, urinary retention, urinary frequency, ... «DoctorNDTV, Sep 09»

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« EDUCALINGO. Galactorrhoea [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/galactorrhoea>. May 2024 ».
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