lochia

Noun

Meaning

The discharge from the womb and vagina which follows childbirth.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Hypernyms

humor humour body fluid bodily fluid liquid body substance

Related terms

lochial lochia rubra lochiorrhea lochia alba lochia serosa

Phrases with the word

lochia alba lochia serosa

Anagrams

Acholi cholai aholic

Examples

Signs to look out for include signs of infection (pyrexia or hypothermia, raised heart rate and respiratory rate, reduced blood pressure), and abdominal pain, offensive lochia (blood loss) increased lochia, clots, diarrhea and vomiting. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Lochem Lochgelly Lochhead lochia alba lochia rubra lochia serosa