agalactosis
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Definition
Noun: - A medical condition characterized by the absence or failure of milk secretion in the mother's breasts following childbirth.
Usage
- This term is used specifically in medical and clinical contexts to describe a postpartum lactation disorder.
- It is a formal and technical term.
Examples
- The new mother was diagnosed with agalactosis, requiring nutritional support for her infant.
- Agalactosis can be a source of significant distress for mothers intending to breastfeed.
- The study examined potential causes of agalactosis in the patient population.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in differential diagnosis to distinguish between primary failure of lactation and other issues like insufficient milk supply (galactopoiesis insufficiency).
Variants and Related Words
- Agalactia (noun): A synonymous term for the same condition.
- Galactorrhea (noun): The opposite condition of excessive or spontaneous milk flow.
Synonyms
- Lactation failure
- Agalactia
Antonyms
- Lactation
- Galactopoiesis (the maintenance of milk secretion)
Noun
- a condition in which milk is not secreted in the mother's breasts after her child has been delivered