afterbirth
US /ˈæf.tɚ.bɝːθ/
UK /ˈæf.tɚ.bɝːθ/
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secondamento, placenta
the placenta and membranes delivered after the birth of a baby
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The midwife carefully examined the afterbirth to ensure it was complete.
L'ostetrica esaminò attentamente il secondamento per assicurarsi che fosse completo.
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In some cultures, the afterbirth is buried with special rituals.
In alcune culture, il secondamento viene seppellito con riti speciali.