MECONIUM - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feces of a newborn child
Categories: Fecal matter, Faecal matter, Feces, Faeces, Bm, Stool, Ordure, Dejection
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "meconium" comes from Ancient Greek μηκώνιον, which was borrowed from Latin mēcōnium.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Greek words entered English through Latin translations during the Renaissance.