noun
- plural of caul; membranes that sometimes cover a newborn’s head at birth
- plural of caul; thin membranes lining body cavities
Usage: medical
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The midwife gently removed the cauls from the babies’ faces.
- In folklore, children born with cauls were considered lucky.
- The surgeon carefully examined the abdominal cauls during the operation.
- Medical students learn about the different types of cauls in anatomy class.
- Some cultures believe cauls have protective properties.
- The doctor explained that cauls are completely harmless to newborns.