milk leg

Noun

An outdated term for phlegmasia alba dolens, a condition characterized by swelling and pain in the leg due to blood clot formation.

ریشه

The term 'milk leg' originated in the 19th century, referring to the belief that the condition was caused by milk traveling up the leg's veins.

مثال

• Milk leg is a rare complication of pregnancy.
• The patient experienced severe pain and swelling in her leg, which was diagnosed as milk leg.
• Treatment for milk leg typically involves blood thinners and compression stockings.

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