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galactorrhea

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ɡəˌlæktəˈɹiːə/

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noun

Meaning 1

Lactation (the secretion of milk from nipples) that is not associated with childbirth or nursing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From galacto- + -rrhea, from Ancient Greek γάλακτος (gálaktos, “milk”) + ῥέω (rhéō, “flow”).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: galactorrhée — lactation unassociated with childbirth
  • Galician: galactorrea — lactation unassociated with childbirth
  • Greek: γαλακτόρροια (galaktórroia) — lactation unassociated with childbirth
  • Italian: galattorrea — lactation unassociated with childbirth
  • Polish: mlekotok — lactation unassociated with childbirth
  • Spanish: galactorrea — lactation unassociated with childbirth