Dictionary 1. (n.) The vascular appendage which connects the fetus with the parent, and is cast off in parturition with the afterbirth.2. (n.) The part of a pistil or fruit to which the ovules or seeds are attached. Thesaurus afterbirth afterclap aftercrop afterglow aftergrowth afterimage aftermath afterpain aftertaste by-product consequence event eventuality issue outcome placenta remainder residual residuum result secundines side effect track trail upshot wake |