noun
- An abnormal vaginal discharge, typically whitish or yellowish in color, often caused by infection or inflammation.
Usage: medical term; also spelled leukorrhea in U.S. English
Examples
- The patient reported symptoms of leucorrhoea and consulted her gynecologist.
- Leucorrhoea can be a sign of a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis.
- The doctor examined the patient for signs of leucorrhoea during the routine checkup.
- Persistent leucorrhoea may require antibiotic or antifungal treatment.
- Leucorrhoea is one of the most common gynecological complaints among women.