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  • noun Plural form of placenta.

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Examples

  • Scientists looking for easier and less-controversial alternatives to stem cells from human embryos said on Friday they found a potential source in placentas saved during childbirth.

    Archive 2005-08-01 2005

  • Scientists looking for easier and less-controversial alternatives to stem cells from human embryos said on Friday they found a potential source in placentas saved during childbirth.

    Medpundit 2005

  • "Ours is the first study to examine LOI in the first trimester and compare it to that of full-term placentas," Dr. Lee said.

    innovations-report 2010

  • Human term placentas were obtained from normal pregnancies immediately after elective cesarean deliveries for repeat sections before the onset of labor.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Tai-Ho Hung et al. 2010

  • Researchers evaluated 222 preterm placentas for this study.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • "Ours is the first study to examine LOI in the first trimester and compare it to that of full-term placentas," Dr. Lee said.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2010

  • Cytotrophoblastic cells were isolated from term placentas as previously detailed

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Tai-Ho Hung et al. 2010

  • "Ours is the first study to examine LOI in the first trimester and compare it to that of full-term placentas," Dr. Lee said.

    Science Blog BJS 2010

  • "Ours is the first study to examine LOI in the first trimester and compare it to that of full-term placentas," Dr. Lee said.

    innovations-report 2010

  • Researchers evaluated 222 preterm placentas for this study.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

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