Afterbirth
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Afterbirth is a noun meaning The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.
Meaning
The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.
Word Forms
- afterbirths
Synonyms for afterbirth
Depending on context, synonyms include clean, glean.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include secundine, placenta, caput, acetabulum, capiat, navel.
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