1. plural of placenta; organs that develop in the uterus during pregnancy to nourish the fetus
Usage: medical; biological
2. plural of placenta; the part of a flowering plant where seeds are attached
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The doctor examined both placentas after the twin delivery.
• Mammalian placentas vary in structure across different species.
• The veterinarian studied the placentas from the litter of puppies.
• Botanists compared the placentas of different flower species.
• The placentas were sent to the lab for further analysis.
• Multiple placentas can occur in pregnancies with multiple fetuses.