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Definition of Lochia

1. Noun. Substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth.

Definition of Lochia

1. n. pl. The discharge from the womb and vagina which follows childbirth.

Definition of Lochia

1. Noun. Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a female's vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth. ¹

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Definition of Lochia

1. a vaginal discharge following childbirth [n LOCHIA] : LOCHIAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Lochia

1. The vaginal discharge that takes place during the first week or two after childbirth. Origin: Gr. Lochia This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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