nounmasculinepl: meconiums or meconia
mecônio
1. the first feces of a newborn infant, typically dark green or black in color, consisting of materials ingested during fetal life
The baby passed meconium within the first 24 hours after birth.
O bebê expeliu mecônio nas primeiras 24 horas após o nascimento.
2. in medical contexts, the dark greenish material found in the intestines of a fetus before birth
Meconium aspiration syndrome can occur if the infant inhales meconium during delivery.
A síndrome da aspiração de mecônio pode ocorrer se o bebê inalá-lo durante o parto.
Meconium is primarily a medical and scientific term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the USA. It is discussed in prenatal and postnatal care contexts. The term 'meconium aspiration' is particularly important in obstetric discussions as it represents a potential birth complication.
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