lochia

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Definition of lochia in English English dictionary

Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a female's vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth

substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth

{i} uterine discharge occurring after childbirth (Medicine)

Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a females vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth

The discharge from the womb and vagina which follows childbirth

Related Terms

lochia rubra

A vaginal discharge, occurring immediately after parturition, that consists almost entirely of blood

Hyphenation

loch·i·a

Etymology

() From the Ancient Greek word λοχεία (lokhia), the neuter plural form of λοχείος (lokhios, meaning of childbirth), from λόχος (lokhos, childbirth).