placenta (n)

n05520699

type n
lex_filenum 08
def the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus
Outgoing links
Hypernym vascular structure
Part holonym uterus, womb
Derivationally related form placenta → placental
Part meronym caul, veil, embryonic membrane
Hyponym afterbirth
Incoming links
Derivationally related form placental → placenta
Part holonym caul, veil, embryonic membrane
Hyponym vascular structure
Part meronym uterus, womb
Hypernym afterbirth

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