Clinical Diagnosis · Endocrine System · Medium
Galactorrhoea
Meaning: Milky nipple discharge unrelated to breastfeeding, often caused by raised prolactin.
In practice: Galactorrhoea and irregular periods in the young woman prompted a prolactin level and pituitary MRI.
Word parts
- -rrhoea means flow or discharge
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