placentation
placentation
Definition
plac·en·ta·tion (plas′ən tā′s̸hən)
noun
- Anat., Zool.
- the formation or structure of a placenta
- the manner in which the placenta is attached to the uterus
- Bot. the manner in which the placentas are arranged in an ovary
placentation
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- poor: Insufficient trophoblast invasion, in contrast, results in poor placentation and problems in pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction.
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