Table of Contents
1. lochia
noun. substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth.
Antonyms
Etymology
- lochia (Latin)
- λοχεία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with lochia
1. Noun, singular or mass
If a light and pinkish lochia suddenly changes to bright red, it may be a sign you have an infection or hemorrhage or that you need to slow down.
2. Adjective
If you're still experiencing lochia and your bleeding becomes heavier, you're working too hard and need to back off.
3. Foreign word
However, if your lochia suddenly changes to bright red or becomes heavy, you might have a complication that requires immediate medical attention.
4. Verb, 3rd person singular present
The first few days following delivery, lochia usually resembles a heavy menstrual period and may contain small blood clots.
