👉 The term "sortilegious" is a medical term used in veterinary medicine to describe an animal that has difficulty or cannot produce milk due to a defect in its reproductive system. It can also refer to a disorder of the digestive system, such as malnutrition or diarrhea, which leads to difficulties with milk production. In general, sortilegious animals are characterized by a lack of milk production and may exhibit signs of illness or disease. They may also have difficulty digesting their food due to