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Lochia Definition & Meaning

lochia
noun
  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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  • "postpartum lochia"
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  • "what is lochia"
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Frequently asked questions

What does lochia mean?
substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth
What part of speech is lochia?
Lochia is a noun.

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