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Term: Meconium
Definition:
Meconium is the thick, sticky, greenish-black substance that forms the first feces of a newborn baby.
Senses:
- Noun: The initial stool passed by a newborn within the first few days of birth.
- Noun: A pathological condition in which the meconium is not expelled from the baby's intestine after birth, potentially causing complications.
Sample Sentences:
- After giving birth, the nurse checked the baby's meconium to ensure proper digestion.
- The doctor expressed concern when the meconium did not leave the infant's body within the expected timeframe.
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