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lochia

[ loh-kee-uh, lok-ee-uh ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.
, plural lo·chi·a.
  1. the liquid discharge from the uterus after childbirth.


lochia

/ ˈlɒkɪə /

noun

  1. a vaginal discharge of cellular debris, mucus, and blood following childbirth
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Derived Forms

  • ˈlochial, adjective
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Other Words From

  • lochi·al adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lochia1

1675–85; < New Latin < Greek, noun use of neuter plural of lóchios of childbirth, equivalent to lóch ( os ) childbirth (akin to léchesthai to lie down; lie 2 ) + -ios adj. suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lochia1

C17: New Latin from Greek lokhia, from lokhios, from lokhos childbirth
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Example Sentences

Sometimes, ​lochia –​ or the post-birth discharge that contains blood, mucus and uterine tissue – lasts up to six weeks after delivery, but it tends to lighten up over time.

From US News

In rare instances auto-infection may result from spontaneous decomposition of the lochia, of bits of decidua, of coagula of blood, of necrosed tissue, or in consequence of severe instrumental labors.

If consequent on parturition the lochia cease or become offensive.

The lochia were discharged regularly; and in three weeks, she was able to sit up, and in three more, quite well.

In other cases the lochia continues too long, or in too great quantity, owing to the deficiency of venous absorption.

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