The abnormal accumulation or stagnation of milk in the breast tissues, often causing discomfort or potential complications.
From Greek 'gala' (milk) + 'stasis' (stopping, standing still), describing milk that pools abnormally in breast tissue.
When a nursing mother skips feeding or gets engorged, milk can stagnate in her breast creating pressure and pain—and if bacteria gets in, that stagnant milk becomes the perfect breeding ground for mastitis infection.
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