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lochia

/ˈlɒ.ki.ə/

Traduction: Terme médical désignant les écoulements vaginaux composés de débris cellulaires, de mucus et de sang qui surviennent après l'accouchement et diminuent progressivement sur plusieurs semaines.

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/ˈlɒ.ki.ə/C2formalmedical
  • frTerme médical désignant les écoulements vaginaux composés de débris cellulaires, de mucus et de sang qui surviennent après l'accouchement et diminuent progressivement sur plusieurs semaines.

A medical term for the vaginal discharge consisting of cellular debris, mucus, and blood that occurs after childbirth and gradually diminishes over several weeks.

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  1. Postpartum dischargeC1formalmedical

    A normal vaginal discharge consisting of blood, mucus, and cellular debris that occurs after childbirth, gradually decreasing over several weeks.

    frLochies

    • The nurse explained that lochia is a natural part of the postpartum recovery process.
    • She noticed the lochia changing color from red to pinkish-brown over the first week.
    • It is important to monitor the amount and odor of lochia for signs of infection.
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