placentary
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/pləˈsɛntəri/
relating to the placenta
Etymology
Etymology Information
'placentary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'placenta,' where 'placenta' meant 'flat cake.'
Historical Evolution
'placenta' transformed into the English word 'placentary' to describe something relating to the placenta.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flat cake,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the placenta.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having a placenta.
The placentary structure is crucial for fetal development.
Synonyms
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