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lochia

/ˈlɒ.ki.ə/

Tradução: Termo médico para o corrimento vaginal composto por restos celulares, muco e sangue que ocorre após o parto e diminui gradualmente ao longo de algumas semanas.

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/ˈlɒ.ki.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico para o corrimento vaginal composto por restos celulares, muco e sangue que ocorre após o parto e diminui gradualmente ao longo de algumas semanas.

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.

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    • 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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