Placenta (Noun)
Meaning 1
That part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Related Words
Meaning 2
The vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The placenta plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of the fetus during pregnancy.
- Abnormalities in the placenta can cause complications in fetal development and may lead to premature birth.
- During pregnancy, the placenta produces various hormones essential for fetal growth and development.
- In humans, the placenta begins to develop in the uterus shortly after fertilization and continues to grow throughout the pregnancy.
- After delivery, the placenta is expelled from the uterus in a process called afterbirth, which usually occurs within a few minutes of giving birth.