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placentiform

/plæsɪnˈtaɪfɔːrm/ adjective · British & US
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What does placentiform mean?

adjective

Resembling a placenta; relating to or resembling the placenta, especially in its structure or function.

Example

"The placental-like structure of the new plant was a remarkable example of convergent evolution."

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