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bag of waters
noun phrase
: the double-walled fluid-filled sac that encloses and protects the fetus in the womb and that breaks releasing its fluid during the birth process
Word History
First Known Use
1765, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near bag of waters
Cite this Entry
“Bag of waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bag%20of%20waters. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
bag of waters
: the double-walled fluid-filled pouch that encloses and protects the fetus in the uterus and that breaks releasing its fluid during the birth process
Medical Definition
bag of waters
noun
: the double-walled fluid-filled sac that encloses and protects the fetus in the mother's womb and that breaks releasing its fluid during the birth process see water bag
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