noun
- a whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge, often caused by infection or inflammation
Usage: medical term; also spelled leucorrhea
Examples
- The patient reported experiencing leukorrhea and consulted her gynecologist.
- Leukorrhea can be a symptom of a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis.
- Some amount of leukorrhea is normal, but excessive discharge may indicate an infection.
- The doctor examined the leukorrhea to determine its cause.
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy can sometimes increase leukorrhea.