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placenta Synonyms
Another word for placenta
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• noun (Context 1)
A temporary vascular organ in the uterus of most pregnant mammals that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall via the umbilical cord, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.
Usage Example
"The ultrasound confirmed that the afterbirth was positioned normally and delivering steady blood flow to the fetus."
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afterbirth
secundines
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Placenta. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/placenta