Meaning
placenta
- The temporary organ that nourishes the fetus during pregnancy in mammals.
In a sentence
La placenta fornisce ossigeno e nutrienti essenziali al feto in via di sviluppo.
The placenta provides oxygen and essential nutrients to the developing fetus.
I medici hanno controllato con l'ecografia la posizione della placenta.
The doctors checked the position of the placenta using an ultrasound.
Subito dopo il parto, avviene il distacco naturale della placenta.
Immediately after childbirth, the natural delivery of the placenta occurs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| placenta | feminine · singular |
| placente | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular feminine noun; plural is 'placente'.
- Used mostly in medical, biological, or obstetrical discussions.