afterbirth

/'ɑ:ftəbə:θ/

Thân thiện

The veterinarian examines the afterbirth following the calf's delivery.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after childbirth: "Afterbirth" refers specifically to the biological material, including the placenta and the amniotic sac, that is delivered following the birth of a baby.

Usage

• The word "afterbirth" is used exclusively in medical, biological, and general contexts related to mammalian, particularly human, childbirth. It describes a specific stage in the birthing process.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The midwife ensured the complete delivery of the afterbirth.
  • In many cultures, rituals are performed regarding the disposal of the afterbirth.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: The term is standard in obstetrics. A retained afterbirth (when it is not fully expelled) is a medical condition requiring intervention.
  • The veterinarian examined the cow for any complications with the afterbirth.

Variants and Related Words

• Placenta (n): The primary organ within the afterbirth that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
• Secundines (n): A formal, less common medical term for the afterbirth.

Synonyms

• Placenta and membranes: A descriptive synonym.
• Secundines: A technical synonym.

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific biological object. The contrasting concept would be the baby or fetus itself.

Related Phrases

• Delivery of the afterbirth: The third stage of labor.
  • The third stage of labor involves the delivery of the afterbirth.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born