The term used for the vaginal discharge following childbirth is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
lochia
After childbirth, the uterus shrinks (involution) through self-digestion (autolysis) of uterine cells by their own lysosomal enzymes. This generates a vaginal discharge called lochia that lasts about 10 days. Lochia is derived from the Greek meaning relating to childbirth.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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