Meconium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007119",
  "term": "Meconium",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The first stool passed by a newborn infant, composed of materials ingested during fetal life, such as amniotic fluid, shed epithelial cells, mucus, and bile. This thick, dark green, tar-like substance is typically sterile and odorless. Its presence or absence can indicate fetal distress or gastrointestinal abnormalities.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "epithelium",
    "mucus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 776 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/meconium/"
}