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Breast Engorgement
For Breast Engorgement we have a term and definition in Female Health Concerns.
Breast Engorgement (Female Health Concerns) 
Occurs in the mammary glands when too much breast milk is contained within them. It is caused by insufficient breastfeeding or milk expression often through blocked milk ducts. When engorged the breasts may swell, throb and be tender to touch.
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