Placenta: meaning, definitions and examples

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placenta

 

[ plษ™หˆsษ›ntษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology, human anatomy

The placenta is a vital organ that develops during pregnancy, forming a connection between the mother and the fetus. It functions to provide oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby while removing waste products. The placenta also produces hormones that are crucial for maintaining the pregnancy. After childbirth, the placenta is typically expelled from the mother's body during the third stage of labor.

Synonyms

afterbirth, placental tissue.

Examples of usage

  • The placenta is crucial for fetal development.
  • Doctors examine the placenta after delivery for any abnormalities.
  • A healthy placenta can significantly affect pregnancy outcomes.

Translations

Translations of the word "placenta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น placenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plazenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ plasenta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐั†ะตะฝั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚oลผysko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒŽ็›ค (ใŸใ„ใฐใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท placenta

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ placenta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plasenta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ๋ฐ˜ (taeban)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุดูŠู…ุฉ (almashimah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ placenta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ placenta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŽ็›˜ (tฤipรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ placenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณรฐurkvรญsl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐั†ะตะฝั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plasenta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ placenta

Etymology

The word 'placenta' originates from the Latin term 'placenta', which means 'cake' or 'flat cake'. This term was used in reference to the organ's round, flat shape and was related to the Greek word 'plakountes', meaning 'to flatten'. The use of the term in medical contexts began in the early 19th century, although the organ itself has been studied for much longer. Understanding the placenta's role in pregnancy has evolved significantly, with advancements in medical science allowing for deeper insights into its functions and importance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,547, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.