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PLACENTAE

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Placentae.

Placentae - as a noun

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.

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

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

Example Sentences

"During pregnancy, the placentae supply oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus."
"The placentae play a crucial role in the exchange of waste products between the mother and the fetus."
"In some cases, abnormal placentae can lead to complications during pregnancy."
"Multiple pregnancies, such as twins or triplets, require multiple placentae to support the fetuses."
"The placentae are formed from the uterine lining and the embryonic tissues."
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Is PLACENTAE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, placentae is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLACENTAE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PLACENTAE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, placentae is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLACENTAE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PLACENTAE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, placentae is valid for WordFeud
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PLACENTAE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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