placentoma
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The mother underwent an ultrasound to check for any placental abnormalities.
Definition:Relating to the placenta, the organ that connects a fetus to its mother in the uterus and allows for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
Example:While the placentoma was initially benign, a biopsy revealed it had become malignant, leading to further diagnostic tests.
Definition:Relating to a tumor that tends to invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body, often growing rapidly and being life-threatening.
Example:During her second trimester of pregnancy, her doctor ordered periodic ultrasounds to monitor the development of the fetus and the placentoma.
Definition:The state of carrying an embryo or fetus within the body of a female, resulting from sexual reproduction.
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