Agalaxia

/ˌæɡəˈlæksiə/ noun

A disease affecting livestock, especially goats and sheep, characterized by inflammation of the udders and inability to produce milk.

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'gala' (milk) + '-ia' (condition). This medical term entered veterinary science vocabulary in the 19th century to describe a specific disease condition in farm animals.

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