Phrase Hound found 6 phrases and 15 compound words that contain placenta. The most common are listed below. Open placenta in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 6
- placenta praeviaA complication of pregnancy in which the placenta is inserted partially or completely in the lower segment of the uterus (above the opening of the cervix).
- placenta cakeA dessert cake originating in ancient Greece consisting of layered dough interwoven with cheese and honey, along with various other ingredients to suit the recipe.
- placenta cakesplural of placenta cake: A dessert cake originating in ancient Greece consisting of layered dough interwoven with cheese and honey, along with various other ingredients to suit the recipe.
- placenta previaAlternative form of placenta praevia: A complication of pregnancy in which the placenta is inserted partially or completely in the lower segment of the uterus (above the opening of the cervix).
- placenta praeviasplural of placenta praevia: A complication of pregnancy in which the placenta is inserted partially or completely in the lower segment of the uterus (above the opening of the cervix).
- placenta previasplural of placenta previa: A complication of pregnancy in which the placenta is inserted partially or completely in the lower segment of the uterus (above the opening of the cervix).
Compound words 15
- placentalOf or pertaining to the placenta.
- placentiformHaving the shape of a placenta, or thickened disk somewhat thinner about the middle.
- periplacentalSurrounding or near the placenta.
- placentaryPlacental; relating to the placenta.
- placentomeAll the tissue associated with placentation (the cotyledon and the caruncle)
- placentitisInflammation of the placenta.
- pseudoplacentaA membranous organ, in some insects, that functions as a placenta
- subplacentaA structure on the maternal side of a placenta
- placentiferousHaving or producing a placenta.
- placentationThe local fusion of the embryonic stage of an animal to its parent for physiological exchange to promote the growth and development of the young; involves a placenta in non-egglaying mammals.