milk leg
milk leg There is an ailment of the leg which is used among some Newfoundlanders called "milk leg". Apparently there is a swelling of the leg which results in a fluid build up and swelling. The only relief known is drainage of this fluid which is white in color and somewhat milky looking....
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| Summary: | milk leg There is an ailment of the leg which is used among some Newfoundlanders called "milk leg". Apparently there is a swelling of the leg which results in a fluid build up and swelling. The only relief known is drainage of this fluid which is white in color and somewhat milky looking. Hence the name "milk leg". See cited quotation. Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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