galactorrhea

Term:galactorrhea

Literally meaning: “milk flowing”

Origin: Anc Greek

γάλα/gala(=milk)

>ροή/roe(=flowing

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Definition

Galactorrea is the spontaneous lactation, unassociated with  normal milk production of breast –feeding that needs investigation. Often galactorrhea is the result of elevated prolactin or medication’s side effects.