1. A whitish or yellowish discharge from the vagina, often caused by infection or inflammation.
Usage: medical term; also spelled leukorrhea

Examples

• The patient reported leucorrhea and was referred to a gynecologist for evaluation.
• Leucorrhea can be a symptom of a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis.
• The doctor examined the patient to determine the cause of the leucorrhea.
• Certain infections may produce leucorrhea accompanied by itching or discomfort.
• Treatment for leucorrhea depends on the underlying cause of the discharge.