/ˈlɒkɪə/ LOK-ee-uh

Definitions

1. noun

The discharge of blood, tissue, and other substances from the uterus after childbirth.

“The nurse explained to the new mother that the lochia was a normal and temporary condition.”

2. noun

A vaginal discharge that occurs before menstruation, often associated with ovulation.

“Some women experience a change in lochia before their period starts, signaling a shift in hormonal balance.”