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Meaning of lochia in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈloʊkiə/

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  1. Noun

    lochia

    Etymology

    late 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek lokhia, neuter plural (used as a noun) of lokhios‘of childbirth’

    Definitions

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

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