Synonyms of placenta

Noun


1. placenta, reproductive structure

usage: that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form

2. placenta, vascular structure

usage: the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus

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Definition and meaning of placenta (Dictionary)