placenta
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/pləˈsentə/
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/pləˈsentə/
noun
R
An organ that connects a growing baby to its mother and provides nutrients and oxygen.
The placenta plays a crucial role in the development of the fetus.
translation
An organ that connects a growing baby to its mother and provides nutrients and oxygen.
Word Forms
Plural
placentas