Loch
Loch (medical term)
Loch (/lɒk/), from the Greek word lokhos meaning childbirth, is a term used in medicine to refer to the normal postpartum discharge from the vagina after childbirth. This discharge primarily consists of blood, mucus, and uterine tissue.
Etymology
The term loch is derived from the Greek word lokhos, which translates to childbirth. It is used to describe the vaginal discharge that occurs after a woman has given birth.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /lɒk/.
Related Terms
- Postpartum period: This is the period following childbirth during which the mother's body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state.
- Vagina: The vagina is a female organ that connects the uterus to the outside of the body. It is involved in sexual intercourse, menstruation, and childbirth.
- Uterus: The uterus, also known as the womb, is a major female hormone-responsive secondary sex organ of the reproductive system in humans.
- Childbirth: Childbirth, also known as labor and delivery, is the ending of pregnancy where one or more babies leaves the uterus by passing through the vagina or by Caesarean section.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loch
- Wikipedia's article - Loch
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