GALACTIA
\ɡˈalakʃə], \ɡˈalakʃə], \ɡ_ˈa_l_a_k_ʃ_ə]\
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In med. (a) a redundant flow of milk either in a female who is suckling or in one who is not, and which may occur without being provoked by suckling; (b) a morbid flow or deficiency of milk. Dr. Good.
By Daniel Lyons
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A redundant flow of milk, either in a female who is suckling, or in one who is not. It may occur without being provoked by suckling. When to a great extent, it sometimes causes wasting; Tabes lactea, T. nutricum. Dr. Good uses Galactia, in his Nosology, for 'morbid flow or deficiency of milk,' Galactacratia.
By Robley Dunglison
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