placentary

/plæsˈtɛnəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a placenta

“The placental and placentary adaptations of the mammals allowed them to thrive in different environments.”

2. noun

a placenta or placental structure

“The embryologists studied the placentary of different animal species to understand their development.”

Synonyms

  • placenta-like
  • placental

Antonyms

  • non-placentary