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caul

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caul (kawl) a piece of amnion sometimes enveloping a child's head at birth.
caul (kôl)
n.
1. A portion of the amnion, especially when it covers the head of a fetus at birth. Also called veil.

caul
[kôl]
Etymology: ME, cawel, basket
an intact amniotic sac surrounding the fetus at birth. The sac usually ruptures or is ruptured during the course of labor or delivery. When it remains intact, it must be torn or cut to allow the baby to breathe. In the past, pieces of the caul were sold to sailors as a good luck token that would protect the bearer from death by drowning.

caul, caul fat
meat hygiene term for the omentum and its contained fat depots.


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