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placenta

名词

UK/pləˈsen.tə/
US/pləˈsen.t̬ə/

定义 placenta 名词

  1. Countablebiology

    A temporary organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing essential nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus.

    • The doctor carefully examined the placenta to ensure there were no abnormalities.

    • The function of the placenta is to transport the mother's blood to the fetus.

    • The placenta is expelled from the body after the baby is born.