placentation

Noun

Meaning

The mode of formation of the placenta in different animals; as, the placentation of mammals.

The mode in which the placenta is arranged or composed; as, axile placentation; parietal placentation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Hypernyms

activity bodily function bodily process body process reproductive structure

Hyponyms

marginal placentation parietal placentation free central placentation axile placentation basal placentation apical placentation

Phrases with the word

ventral placentation

Close letter words and terms

placentally placentary placentate Placentia Placentia Bay placenticeratid