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Noun: placentation  ,pla-sun'tey-shun
  1. The formation of the placenta in the uterus
    "Proper placentation is crucial for foetal development during pregnancy"
     
  2. Arrangement of the ovules in the placenta and of the placentas in the ovary
    "The type of placentation can be an important characteristic in plant classification"

Derived forms: placentations

Type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process, reproductive structure

Encyclopedia: Placentation