puerperal mastitis
(redirected from lactational mastitis)Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.
pu·er·per·al mas·ti·tis
mastitis, usually suppurative, occurring in the later part of the puerperium.
Synonym(s): lactational mastitis
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
puerperal mastitis
Mastitis, often accompanied by suppuration, occurring in the later portion of the puerperium. The breast may become indurated due to retention of milk.
See also: mastitis
Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners
Mathes,
Paul, Austrian physician, 1871-1923.Mathes syndrome - breast pain with nursing. Synonym(s): puerperal mastitis
Medical Eponyms © Farlex 2012