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placentation

/pləˌsɛntˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does placentation mean?

noun

The process of forming a placenta in the uterus during pregnancy. The arrangement of seeds or fruits in a plant.

Example

"The doctor explained the process of placentation to the expectant mother."

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