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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. "

Le médecin a examiné le placenta après la naissance du bébé pour s'assurer qu'il était sain et complet.

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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. "

Le médecin a dit que le placenta produit des hormones, dont la gonadotrophine chorionique humaine (hCG), qui peuvent être testées pour confirmer une grossesse.

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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. "

Le placenta de la plante soutient le développement de ses minuscules graines à l'intérieur de la fleur.

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