placentary

adj, noun — 2 senses

placentary

adj

Etymology From placenta + -ary.

1

Archaic Placental; relating to the placenta.

  • the placentary system of classification
Derived terms
transplacentary
Related terms
placental

placentary

noun

Etymology From placenta + -ary.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences The projecting line or ridge formed by the union of several placentas.

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