Placental
Placental
Placental (/pləˈsɛntəl/), derived from the Latin word 'placenta' meaning 'flat cake', is a term used in medicine and biology to refer to anything related to the placenta, an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy.
Definition
The term 'placental' is used to describe anything pertaining to the placenta, the organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.
Function
The placental organ plays a crucial role in nourishing the fetus throughout pregnancy. It facilitates the transfer of nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the fetus and removes waste products from the fetus' blood.
Related Terms
- Placental barrier: The barrier that separates the mother's blood from the fetus' blood in the placenta.
- Placental abruption: A serious condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus before childbirth.
- Placental insufficiency: A complication of pregnancy where the placenta does not function properly.
- Placental mammals: Mammals that give birth to live young, which have been nourished prior to birth in the mother's uterus through a placenta.
Etymology
The term 'placental' is derived from the Latin word 'placenta', which translates to 'flat cake'. This is likely due to the flat, round shape of the organ.
Pronunciation
The term 'placental' is pronounced as /pləˈsɛntəl/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Placental
- Wikipedia's article - Placental
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