placentation

noun

pla·cen·ta·tion | \ ˌpla-sᵊn-ˈtā-shən

, plə-ˌsen-\

Definition of placentation

1 : the arrangement of placentas and ovules in a plant ovary

2a : the development of the placenta and attachment of the fetus to the uterus during pregnancy

b : the morphological type of a placenta

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Another possible cause for higher hormone levels leading to excessive nausea is something called abnormal placentation, where the placenta overgrows, says Liu, adding that this happens only occasionally. — Miriam Falco And Alanne Orjoux, CNN, "What is hyperemesis gravidarum?," 4 Sep. 2017

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placentation

noun

pla·cen·ta·tion | \ ˌplas-ᵊn-ˈtā-shən, plə-ˌsen-

Medical Definition of placentation

1 : the development of the placenta and attachment of the fetus to the uterus during pregnancy

2 : the morphological type of a placenta

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