Placental (adjective)

Relating to the placenta, the organ that provides nourishment to a developing fetus in the uterus.

Origin:

From french placentaire, from latin placenta, from greek plakous "cake".

Examples:

1. The doctors monitored the growth of the placental tissue to ensure the health of the fetus.
2. The placental mammal has a specialized organ to support the growth of its offspring.
3. The placental exchange allows the fetus to receive oxygen and nutrients from the mother's bloodstream.
4. The placental morphology was studied to understand the evolution of mammals.
5. The placental implantation was successful, indicating a healthy pregnancy.