lochia

noun

lo·​chia ˈlō-kē-ə How to pronounce lochia (audio) ˈlä- How to pronounce lochia (audio)
plural lochia
: a discharge from the uterus and vagina following delivery
lochial adjective

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“Lochia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lochia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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