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placenta

/pləˈsɛntə/

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noun

Placenta

A vascular organ in mammals, except monotremes and marsupials, present only in the female during gestation. It supplies food and oxygen from the mother to the foetus, and passes back waste. It is implanted in the wall of the uterus and links to the foetus through the umbilical cord. It is expelled after birth.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the placenta after the baby was born to make sure it was healthy and complete. "

El médico examinó la placenta después de que naciera el bebé para asegurarse de que estaba sana y completa.

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noun

Placenta

It is an endocrine gland which secret human chorionic gonadotropin hormone.The HCG if detected in woman's urine then the pregnancy is confirmed.

Examples :

"The doctor said the placenta produces hormones, including human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which can be tested to confirm a pregnancy. "

El médico dijo que la placenta produce hormonas, incluyendo la gonadotropina coriónica humana (hCG), que se puede analizar para confirmar un embarazo.

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noun

Placenta

In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

Examples :

"The plant's placenta supports the development of its tiny seeds inside the flower. "

La placenta de la planta apoya el desarrollo de sus diminutas semillas dentro de la flor.

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