Is Placenta a Word?

noun, plural pla·cen·tas, pla·cen·tae [pluh-sen-tee]. Anatomy, Zoology. the organ in most mammals, formed in the lining of the uterus by the union of the uterine mucous membrane with the membranes of the fetus, that provides for the nourishment of the fetus and the elimination of its waste products.

Is placenta singular or plural?

The plural form of placenta is placentae or placentas.

What does the word placenta mean?

The placenta is an organ that develops in your uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and removes waste products from your baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of your uterus, and your baby's umbilical cord arises from it.