bag of waters

bag of Wa·ters

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bag uhv, ov waw-terz, wot-erz]
- /bæg ʌv, ɒv ˈwɔ tərz, ˈwɒt ərz/
- /bæɡ əv ˈwɔː.tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bag uhv, ov waw-terz, wot-erz]
- /bæg ʌv, ɒv ˈwɔ tərz, ˈwɒt ərz/

Definitions of bag of waters words

noun bag of waters a fluid-filled membranous sac in the pregnant uterus that encloses and cushions the fetus, normally breaking at or just before the time of birth; the amnion. 1
noun bag of waters amniotic sac. 0

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Origin of bag of waters

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Bag of waters

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bag of waters popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for bag of waters

noun bag of waters

afterbirth — the placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after the birth of the offspring
amnion — the innermost of two membranes enclosing an embryonic reptile, bird, or mammal
placenta — Anatomy, Zoology. the organ in most mammals, formed in the lining of the uterus by the union of the uterine mucous membrane with the membranes of the fetus, that provides for the nourishment of the fetus and the elimination of its waste products.
water bag — a bag, sometimes made of skin, leather, etc, but in Australia usually canvas, for holding, carrying, and keeping water cool

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