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- [pluh-sen-tuh]
- /pləˈsɛn tə/
- /plə.ˈsent.l̩/
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- [pluh-sen-tuh]
- /pləˈsɛn tə/
Definitions of placental word
- noun plural placental Anatomy, Zoology. the organ in most mammals, formed in the lining of the uterus by the union of the uterine mucous membrane with the membranes of the fetus, that provides for the nourishment of the fetus and the elimination of its waste products. 1
- noun plural placental Botany. the part of the ovary of flowering plants that bears the ovules. (in ferns and related plants) the tissue giving rise to sporangia. 1
- adjective placental relating to placenta 1
- adjective placental (esp of animals) having a placenta 0
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Origin of placental
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < New Latin: something having a flat, circular form, Latin: a cake < Greek plakóenta, accusative of plakóeis flat cake, derivative of pláx (genitive plakós) flat
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Parts of speech for Placental
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placental popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
placental usage trend in Literature
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adjective placental
- implacental — Zoology. having no placenta, as a monotreme or marsupial.
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