Meaning of the word placenta in English
What does placenta mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
placenta
US /pləˈsen.t̬ə/
UK /pləˈsen.tə/
Noun
a flattened circular organ in the uterus of pregnant eutherian mammals, nourishing and maintaining the fetus through the umbilical cord.
Example:
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The doctor explained the function of the placenta during pregnancy.
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After birth, the placenta is typically expelled from the uterus.