adjective
occurring through or by way of the placenta
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transplacental passage of nutrients
• Similar to: ↑placental
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\\|tranz, -raan-, -n(t)s+\ adjectiveEtymology: International Scientific Vocabulary trans- + New Latin placenta + International Scientific Vocabulary -al
: passing through or occurring by way of the placenta
transplacental passage of nutrients
transplacental immunization
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/trans'pleuh sen"tl/, adj.
across or passing through the placenta.
[1925-30; TRANS- + PLACENTAL]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.