lochia
the liquid discharge from the uterus after childbirth.
Origin of lochia
1Other words from lochia
- lo·chi·al, adjective
Words Nearby lochia
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How to use lochia in a sentence
In some few cases however, the lochia continues to flow, or even increases, and the breasts remain full up to the time of death.
The odor of the lochia is at first that of fresh blood; later it has the odor peculiar to these parts.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume I. (of IV.) | W. Grant Hague, M.D.In other cases the lochia continues too long, or in too great quantity, owing to the deficiency of venous absorption.
Zoonomia, Vol. II | Erasmus DarwinThe first few days the lochia is very red because of the large amount of blood which it contains.
The Mother and Her Child | William S. SadlerThe lochia were discharged regularly; and in three weeks, she was able to sit up, and in three more, quite well.
British Dictionary definitions for lochia
/ (ˈlɒkɪə) /
a vaginal discharge of cellular debris, mucus, and blood following childbirth
Origin of lochia
1Derived forms of lochia
- lochial, adjective
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