Definitions for lochia
lochi·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lochianoun

   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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1. lochianoun

   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.

2. Etymology: From lochia, from λοχεία, neuter plural of λοχείος, from λόχος.

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1. Lochia

   In the field of obstetrics, lochia is the vaginal discharge after giving birth, containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue. Lochia discharge typically continues for four to eight weeks after childbirth, a time known as the postpartum period or puerperium. A 2016 review ties this "lochial period" to worldwide customs of postpartum confinement, a time for the new mother and baby to bond.Lochia is sterile for the first two days, but not so by the third or fourth day, as the uterus begins to be colonized by vaginal commensals such as non-hemolytic streptococci and E. coli.

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1. lochia

   Lochia is the vaginal discharge that women experience after childbirth, including a natural delivery or a C-section. This discharge contains blood, bacteria, and sloughed off tissue from the lining of the uterus. Lochia typically continues for several weeks after childbirth.

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1. Lochia

   the discharge from the womb and vagina which follows childbirth

2. Etymology: [NL., from Gr. , pl., fr. belonging to childbirth, a lying in, childbirth.]

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1. Lochia

   In the field of the obstetrics, lochia is the vaginal discharge for the first fortnight of puerperium, containing blood, mucus, and placental tissue. Lochia discharge typically continues for 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth. It is sterile for the first 2-3 days, but not so by the third or fourth day, as the uterus begins to be colonized by vaginal commensals such as non-hemolytic streptococci and E. coli. It progresses through three stages: ⁕Lochia rubra is the first discharge, red in color because of the large amount of blood it contains. It typically lasts no longer than 3 to 5 days after birth. ⁕Lochia serosa is the term for lochia that has thinned and turned brownish or pink in color. It contains serous exudate, erythrocytes, leukocytes, and cervical mucus. This stage continues until around the tenth day after delivery. Lochia serosa which persists to some weeks after birth can indicate late postpartum hemorrhaging, and should be reported to a physician. ⁕Lochia alba is the name for lochia once it has turned whitish or yellowish-white. It typically lasts from the second through the third to sixth weeks after delivery. It contains fewer red blood cells and is mainly made up of leukocytes, epithelial cells, cholesterol, fat, and mucus. Continuation beyond a few weeks can indicate a genital lesion, which should be reported to a physician.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lochia

   lō′ki-a, n.pl. the evacuations from the womb after childbirth.—adj. Lō′chial. [Gr.]

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1. Acholi

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lochia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lochia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lochia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lochia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lochia
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lochia
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lochia
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lochia