Lochia
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The discharge from the uterus consisting of blood, mucus, and cellular debris that occurs gradually in the weeks following childbirth.
“The midwife monitored the lochia carefully to ensure the patient was recovering normally after delivery.”
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loch·i·a
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Wordle
Unusual word with the CH combination and vowel-heavy pattern O, I, A in later positions
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Worth 11 points with the H scoring well, a rare medical term but a strong Scrabble play if you can assemble it
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