Vocabulary Entry

afterbirth

|noun

noun

The placenta and fetal membranes discharged after childbirth.

Example Sentences

"The hospital staff carefully handled the afterbirth following the delivery."

"In some cultures, the afterbirth is buried as a symbol of fertility."

"After the baby was born, the doctor explained the significance of the afterbirth."

"The vet will check the afterbirth to ensure the health of the animal."