placentate

/plæsˈnɛtɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a placenta, especially in mammals having a placenta that develops inside the uterus.

“The biologist studied the placentate characteristics of the developing embryo.”

2. adjective

Having a placenta, especially of a fetus that develops inside a placenta.

“The veterinarian examined the placentate membrane surrounding the newborn foal.”

Synonyms

  • placenta-bearing
  • placental

Antonyms

  • non-placentate
  • oviparous