placenta
noun/pləˈsɛntə/
Frequency rank: #11,926 most common English word
Meaning
the organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, supplying the fetus with nutrients and oxygen through the umbilical cord.
Example sentence
The doctor carefully examined the placenta after the baby was delivered.
Synonyms & related words
- afterbirth
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