Definition

The process or arrangement of how a placenta forms and attaches in the uterus or within a plant ovary.

Example

The study of placentation is important for understanding both plant reproduction and human pregnancy.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about placentation in plants?

Yeah, I think it has to do with how the ovules are arranged, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how it affects the development of the fruit.

Totally! Nature has such interesting ways of ensuring growth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Placentation → It is formed from "placenta" (from Latin *placenta*, meaning cake or flat dish, which in biological terms refers to the organ that nourishes the fetus) and the suffix "-ation" (meaning the process of). The word "placentation" refers to the process of forming a placenta during pregnancy.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'placenta' as the nourishing 'cake' for the fetus, and '-ation' indicates a process. This helps you remember that 'placentation' is the process of forming that nourishing organ.

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