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- [loh-kee-uh, lok-ee-uh]
- /ˈloʊ ki ə, ˈlɒk i ə/
- /lˈɒkiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-kee-uh, lok-ee-uh]
- /ˈloʊ ki ə, ˈlɒk i ə/
Definitions of lochia word
- noun plural lochia the liquid discharge from the uterus after childbirth. 1
- noun lochia The normal discharge from the uterus after childbirth. 1
- noun lochia a vaginal discharge of cellular debris, mucus, and blood following childbirth 0
- noun lochia the uterine discharge from the vagina that occurs for several days after childbirth 0
- noun lochia Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a female's vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth. 0
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Origin of lochia
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < New Latin < Greek, noun use of neuter plural of lóchios of childbirth, equivalent to lóch(os) childbirth (akin to léchesthai to lie down; see lie2) + -ios adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Lochia
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preposition
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lochia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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