LOCHIA Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word lochia. (close relations)
Definition of LOCHIA
Best Alternative Words for LOCHIA
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afterbirth | nounn | |||||||
noun • the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born | ||||||||
discharge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sudden giving off of energy • the act of venting • a substance that is emitted or released • any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • the pouring forth of a fluid • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • a formal written statement of relinquishment • the act of discharging a gun verb • complete or carry out • pour forth or release • free from obligations or duties • remove the charge from • go off or discharge • pronounce not guilty of criminal charges • eliminate (a substance) • remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave • cause to go off • release from military service • become empty or void of its content |