Vocabulary Entry

meconium

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noun

Meconium is a thick, sticky substance made up of fetal waste, typically found in the intestines of a fetus and often discharged shortly after birth.

Example Sentences

"The newborn passed meconium shortly after being delivered."

"Meconium staining in the amniotic fluid can indicate fetal distress."

"Doctors monitored the baby’s first stools to ensure that the meconium was expelled properly."