placenta previa |
a disorder in which the placenta develops at the lower section of the uterus (close to or covering the cervix); varies in severity, from no effect on a pregnancy to vaginal bleeding and danger to the mother and the fetus
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placenta |
The tissue in the female reproductive organ of a plant that produces the ovules.
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placebo |
A substance which is given that has no therapeutic value; often called a 'dummy pill' or 'sugar pill.' Often given to half of the patients in a trial of a new drug, to better assess the effectiveness of the new drug.
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placebo |
An inactive substance (may look like the real medication) against which investigational treatments are compared for efficacy and safety. See Placebo-Controlled Study.
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placenta |
A membranous organ that develops during pregnancy. It lines the uterine wall, partially envelopes the fetus, and is attached to the umbilical cord. The placenta exchanges nutrients, wastes, and gases between maternal and fetal blood. Substances ingested by the mother during pregnancy pass through the placenta to the fetus.
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