Noun: placentation ,pla-sun'tey-shun
- The formation of the placenta in the uterus
"Proper placentation is crucial for foetal development during pregnancy"
- 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