Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from the placenta, the organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and provides the fetus with oxygen and nutrients

“The placental tissue was carefully examined by the medical team.”

2. noun

the tissue that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, forming the organ through which the fetus receives oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s bloodstream

“The placenta is a vital part of the reproductive process in mammals.”

3. noun

a small, usually abnormal, mass of tissue that resembles the placenta and may be found in the uterus after a miscarriage or abortion

“The doctor detected a placental remnant in the patient’s uterus.”