Cancer Terms

Meconium

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Meconium Definition

The newborn's first intestinal discharge. It is a dark-green, thick substance composed of mucus, intestinal secretions, hair, and intestinal mucosa cells.

Meconium Synonyms

Meconium, MECONIUM

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