placenta
nounfemininetécnico/plɐˈsẽtɐ/medium
pla·cen·ta
Definition
A vascular organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, linking the fetus to the uterine wall of the mother, allowing the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste.
The placenta is delivered after the baby is born.
The health of the placenta is crucial for fetal development.
Common collocations
placenta previaplacental abruptionplacental functiondelivery of the placenta
Etymology
Do latim 'placenta' (bolo achatado), do grego 'plakóenta', acusativo de 'plakóeis' (achatado).