placenta
|pla/cen/ta|
B2
/pləˈsɛntə/
fetal nourishment organ
Etymology
Etymology Information
'placenta' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'placenta,' where 'placenta' meant 'flat cake.'
Historical Evolution
'placenta' changed from the Latin word 'placenta' and eventually became the modern English word 'placenta'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flat cake,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an organ in the uterus of pregnant mammals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organ in the uterus of pregnant mammals, nourishing and maintaining the fetus through the umbilical cord.
The placenta plays a crucial role in fetal development.
Synonyms
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