aplacental

/ˌæpˈlæsɛntəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not having a placenta; especially, in embryology, relating to an embryo that develops without a placenta.

“The unusual aplacental development in the fetus is a rare occurrence in the field of obstetrics.”

2. adjective

Lacking a placenta, especially in the development of an embryo.

“Aplacental development is a complex and poorly understood process in the field of embryology.”

Synonyms

  • aboral
  • non-placental

Antonyms

  • placenta-bearing
  • placental