nounfemininepl: secundines
secundinas
1. The placenta and membranes expelled from the uterus after childbirth; the afterbirth
The doctor examined the secundines to ensure they were expelled completely.
O médico examinou as secundinas para garantir que foram expelidas completamente.
2. In medical terminology, the fetal membranes and placental tissues discharged after delivery
Retention of secundines can lead to postpartum complications.
A retenção de secundinas pode levar a complicações pós-parto.
This is primarily a medical and obstetric term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese-speaking countries. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and is predominantly found in medical literature, hospital settings, and discussions between physicians and their patients regarding childbirth.
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