Etymology

placental

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to the placenta. Full definition →

First used 18th c.Latin placentalis
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  1. Latin · derived fromplacentalis
  2. English todayplacental

From post-classical Latin placentalis, corresponding to placenta + -al.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. Of or pertaining to the placenta.
  • from 19th c. Pertaining to the Placentalia, comprising of mammals that are not marsupials or monotremes.

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