afterbirth

English

Etymology

From after- + birth (in the sense of delivery). Cognate with Danish efterbyrd (afterbirth), Swedish efterbörd (afterbirth). Compare also afterburden, afterburthen.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/

Noun

afterbirth (plural afterbirths)

  1. The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.

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