placental

1 of 2

adjective

pla·​cen·​tal plə-ˈsen-tᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, having, or occurring by means of a placenta

2

: eutherian

placental

2 of 2

noun

: a placental mammal : eutherian

Examples of placental in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026

Sugar’s link to diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation, and changes in placental function may play a role. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026

Noun

Ellie is rushed to the hospital for her early labor, where doctors were luckily able to treat her placental abrasion and safely deliver the baby and keep Ellie healthy. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

The belly button belongs exclusively to the Eutheria, the placental mammals, and its presence is a direct consequence of their defining reproductive strategy. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for placental

• judgmental
• omental
• parental
• segmental
• tegmental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental

Medical Definition

placental

1 of 2 adjective

pla·​cen·​tal -əl 

1

: of, relating to, having, involving, or produced by a placenta

placental lactogen

placental defects

2

: of or relating to placental mammals

placental

2 of 2 noun

: placental mammal