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placenta

/pləˈsɛntə/

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noun

태반

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. "

의사는 아기가 태어난 후 태반이 건강하고 완전한지 확인하기 위해 검사했습니다.

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noun

태반

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. "

의사는 태반이 임신을 확인하기 위해 검사할 수 있는 인간 융모성 생식선 자극 호르몬(hCG)을 포함한 호르몬을 생성한다고 말했다.

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noun

태반

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. "

식물의 태반은 꽃 안에서 작은 씨앗의 발달을 지원합니다.

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