lochioschesis

lochioschesis

 [lo″ke-os´kĕ-sis]

retention of the lochia.

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lochioschesis

(lō″kē-ŏ-skē′sĭs) [ lochia + Gr. ischein, to hold back]

Retention or suppression of the lochia.

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