PLACENTA Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
placenta.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word placenta. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word placenta. (close relations)
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Definition of PLACENTA
Definition of PLACENTA
Best Alternative Words for PLACENTA
| Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
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| afterbirth | nounn | |||||||
noun • the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born | ||||||||
| amnion | nounn | |||||||
noun • thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) | ||||||||
| caul | nounn | |||||||
noun • part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines • the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For PLACENTA
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
placenta, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
reproductive structurevascular structure
