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The mode of formation of the placenta in different animals; as, the placentation of mammals.

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  1. n. The mode of formation of the placenta in different animals; as, the placentation of mammals.
  2. n. The mode in which the placenta is arranged or composed; as, axile placentation; parietal placentation.
  3. n. the formation of the placenta in the uterus
  4. n. arrangement of the ovules in the placenta and of the placentas in the ovary
  5. 1. (Anat.) The mode of formation of the placenta in different animals; as, the placentation of mammals. 2. (Bot.) The mode in which the placenta is arranged or composed; as, axile placentation; parietal placentation.
  6. The mode of formation of the placenta in different animals; as,the placentation of mammals.
  7. n the formation of the placenta in the uterus n arrangement of the ovules in the placenta and of the placentas in the ovary