afterbirth
Translation
afterbirth, placenta
Examples
The vet checked the afterbirth carefully.
The vet checked the afterbirth carefully.
Expelling the afterbirth is the final stage of labor.
Expelling the afterbirth is the final stage of labour.
Grammar Patterns
(noun) the placenta and other material that comes out of the womb after a baby is born The vet checked the afterbirth carefully.
Similar Words
Synonyms: placenta, secundines
Etymology
From 'after' + 'birth'. The substance that comes out *after* the *birth* of a baby.
Memory Tips
Literally, what comes 'after' the 'birth'. The connection is very direct.