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placenta
During pregnancy, a temporary organ joining the mother and fetus. The placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus, and permits the release of carbon dioxide and waste products from the fetus. The placenta is expelled during the birth process with the fetal membranes.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Women’s health
- Government Agency: Womenshealth.gov
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