Agalaxia

Pronunciation: /əˌɡæˈlæk.si.ə/

Definitions of agalaxia

noun agalaxia - a condition in which a mother is unable to produce enough milk for breastfeeding

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor diagnosed the calf with agalaxia, meaning it was not producing milk.

A2 Agalaxia in sheep can be caused by various factors such as stress or poor nutrition.

B1 The farmer implemented a new feeding regimen to combat agalaxia in his dairy goats.

B2 Veterinarians often recommend supplements to prevent agalaxia in lactating animals.

C1 Researchers are studying the genetic basis of agalaxia in different animal species.

C2 Agalaxia can have serious implications for the health and productivity of livestock.

Examples of agalaxia in a Sentence

formal Agalaxia is a rare medical condition characterized by the absence of milk production in the mammary glands.

informal My friend's cow was diagnosed with agalaxia, so they had to find alternative ways to feed the calves.

slang I heard that farmer down the road is dealing with a case of agalaxia in one of his dairy cows.

figurative The team's lack of coordination on the project was like agalaxia in a dairy cow - nothing was getting done.

Grammatical Forms of agalaxia

• plural: agalaxias
• comparative: more agalactic
• superlative: most agalactic
• present tense: aglaxiates
• future tense: will aglaxiate
• perfect tense: has aglaxiated
• continuous tense: is aglaxiating
• singular: agalaxia
• positive degree: agalactic
• infinitive: to aglaxiate
• gerund: aglaxiating
• participle: aglaxiated

Origin and Evolution of agalaxia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'agalaxia' originated from Greek, where 'a-' means 'without' and 'galaxia' means 'milk'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe the inability to produce milk in a nursing mother, the term 'agalaxia' has evolved to also refer to the absence of milk production in animals or the failure of milk secretion in general.