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Wordnet

placenta (n)

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

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

Webster

placenta (n.)

The vascular appendage which connects the fetus with the parent, and is cast off in parturition with the afterbirth.

The part of a pistil or fruit to which the ovules or seeds are attached.

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that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form, the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and t

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The placenta is a vital organ that facilitates nutrient and oxygen exchange between the mother and developing fetus.

The maternal and fetal components of the placenta interdigitate, forming a complex interface for exchange.

Placental dysfunction can lead to serious complications during pregnancy, including growth restriction and preeclampsia.

The placenta produces hormones that maintain pregnancy, such as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).