placentome

noun

plac·​en·​tome ˈplas-ᵊn-ˌtōm How to pronounce placentome (audio)
: the whole group of fetal and maternal tissues that are involved in placentation

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“Placentome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/placentome. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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