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pla·cen·ta
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placentation
Anatomy, Zoology. the formation of a placenta. the manner of placement or construction of a placenta. -
mazopathia
any disease of the placenta. -
afterbirth
the placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after the birth of the offspring -
amniography
an x-ray examination of the amniotic sac after the injection of an opaque solution, performed to permit visualization of the umbilical cord and the placenta. -
capiz
the bivalve shell of a mollusc (Placuna placenta) found esp in the Philippines and having a smooth translucent shiny interior: used in jewellery, ornaments, lampshades, etc -
chorion
the outer of two membranes that form a sac around the embryonic reptile, bird, or mammal: contributes to the placenta in mammals