Word: lochial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: lo
chi
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to the lochia; substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth
Morphemes:
Affix: lochia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lochia
Language: la
Decoded: lochia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.