placenta

IPA: pɫʌsˈɛntʌ

(anatomy) An organ in most mammals during gestation that supplies food and oxygen to the foetus and passes back waste. It is on the wall of the uterus and links to the foetus through the umbilical cord. It is expelled after birth.
(botany) In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

Examples of "placenta" in Sentences

The placenta is an organ that develops during pregnancy to provide nutrients and oxygen to the growing fetus
The placenta is usually expelled from the body after childbirth, along with the umbilical cord
Some cultures believe in the healing properties of the placenta and consume it after giving birth
Complications with the placenta can lead to pregnancy complications and may require medical intervention
Research shows that the placenta plays a crucial role in fetal development and can impact the health of both the mother and baby