Look up: lochia

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   lochia
   [n] - 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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   Lochia
   The discharge after childbirth of blood and fragments of the uterine lining from the site where the placenta was attached
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   lochia
   This is the term used to refer to the vaginal discharge of mucus, blood, and tissue, which may continue for up to six weeks after delivery.
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   Lochia
   The uterine discharge following birth, changing from reddish the first few days, to yellowish or clear after a couple of weeks. Many traditional skills of a midwife or partera center around evaluating the qualities and progress of lochia.
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   Lochia
   Lochia: The fluid that weeps from the vagina for a week or so after delivery of a baby. At first the lochia is primarily blood, followed by a more mucousy fluid containing dried blood, and finally a clear-to-yellow discharge.
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   lochia
   the vaginal discharge after delivery of mucus,blood,and tissue Category: Medicine
   Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
   
   
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   Lochia
   Lo·chi'a noun plural [ New Latin , from Greek ..., plural, from ... belonging to childbirth, ... a lying in, childbirth.] (Medicine) The discharge from the womb and vagina which follows childbirth.
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   lochia
   <obstetrics> The vaginal discharge that takes place during the first week or two after childbirth. ... Origin: Gr. Lochia ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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   lochia
   noun 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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    Lochia
    In the field of obstetrics, `lochia` is post-partum vaginal discharge, containing blood, mucus, and placental tissue. Lochia discharge typically continues for 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth and 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 which has thinned and ...
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    lochia
    (lo´ke-ә) a vaginal discharge occurring after childbirth. Lochia discharge should be checked every 15 minutes for the first hour after delivery, once every hour for the first 8 hours, and then every 8 hours. adj., lo´chial., adj. lochia alba the final vaginal discharg...
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    Lochia
    • (n. pl.) The discharge from the womb and vagina which follows childbirth.
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    lochia
    (Gr. lochia) the vaginal discharge that takes place during the first week or two after childbirth.
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    lochia
    lochia The vaginal discharge that takes place during the first week or two after childbirth.
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    Lochia
    Vaginal discharge from the womb and vagina for approximately two -six weeks after the delivery of a baby. The discharge contains blood, mucus and tissue and is similar to that of a menstrual period. The color and consistency will change as time progresses until the discharge completely tapers off. At first, the discharge will be bright red and m...
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