lochia
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A flow of blood and other fluids from the vagina for several weeks after childbirth
- noun
- /loʊˈkiːə/
- Specialized
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loquios
- After delivery, it is normal for women to have lochia as their body clears out old blood and tissue.
Examples
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If the lochia changes color or has a strong odor, it may be a sign of an infection.
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For the first few weeks after childbirth, new mothers often experience a vaginal discharge called lochia.
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Who cares that only the baby is covered in lochia and blood?
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They will alert soldiers from other regions, Lochia.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lochia comes from the Greek root loch- meaning 'childbirth'. It was used to name the fluids that come from the body after a baby is born, so lochia means the blood, mucus, and tissue a woman passes for weeks after giving birth.