pla·cen·tal
plə-ˈsen-tᵊl 
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The young remain firmly attached to the milk-giving teats for a period corresponding roughly to the latter part of development of the fetus in the womb of a placental mammal (eutherian).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In contrast, in a tree focused on marsupials, one or two placental mammals could be included at the bottom of the page for comparison.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
The young remain firmly attached to the milk-giving teats for a period corresponding roughly to the latter part of development of the fetus in the womb of a placental mammal (eutherian).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
The true placenta of the placentals allows for a longer developmental period within the protection of the womb, a factor considered to have contributed to the evolutionary success of the group.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In contrast, in a tree focused on marsupials, one or two placental mammals could be included at the bottom of the page for comparison.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Placental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/placental. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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