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Definition of "placental" [pla•cen•tal]

  • Of or pertaining to the placenta, or to the Placentalia (adjective)
  • Having a placenta (adjective)
  • Any animal that is a member of the Placentalia (noun)

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Use "placental" in a sentence
  • "We should also remember that the saber-toothed cat phenotype independently appeared in placental and marsupial ancestors, lineages that were long separated not only genetically, but temporally and spatially as well."
  • "During the EXIT procedure, the baby is delivered through an abdominal incision, but remains connected to the umbilical cord to allow the baby to maintain placental support."
  • "During EXIT, which stands for ex-utero intrapartum therapy, the baby is delivered through an abdominal incision, but remains connected to the umbilical cord to allow the baby to maintain placental support."