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lochia

Syllabification: (lo·chi·a)
Pronunciation: /ˈlōkēə, ˈläk-/
Definition of lochia

noun

Medicine
  • the normal discharge from the uterus after childbirth.

Derivatives

lochial

adjective

Origin:

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

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