intervillous space

noun

Any of the spaces between the placental villi that contain maternal blood

Meanings

nounintervillous space (plural intervillous spaces)

plural intervillous spaces

  1. anatomyAny of the spaces between the placental villi that contain maternal blood

Translations

Spanish espacio intervelloso
  • espacio intervellosospace between the placental villi
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