lochial
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lo·chi·al
(lō'kē-ăl),Relating to the lochia.
lo·chi·al
(lō'kē-ăl)Relating to the lochia.
lochia
(lo'ke-a) [Gr. lochia, childbirth]The puerperal discharge of blood, mucus, and tissue from the uterus. The character of the discharge progresses through three stages in the normal autolytic healing process. or lochial (-al), adjective
lochia alba
The third stage of the postpartum healing process, when the vaginal discharge is no longer tinged with blood. This stage may last 5 to 6 weeks postpartum. An offensive odor indicates contamination by saprophytic organisms. Synonym: lochia purulenta
lochia cruenta
Lochia rubra.lochia purulenta
Lochia alba.lochia rubra
The first stage of the postpartum healing process, when the vaginal discharge consists primarily of blood. This stage lasts for the first 2 to 4 days postpartum.
Synonym: lochia cruentalochia serosa
The second stage of the postpartum healing process, when the vaginal discharge is thin, watery, and tinged pink or brown. This stage occurs approx. 5 days postpartum.