placenta
die Plazenta, die Plazentas
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placenta
An organ in the uterus that supplies the unborn baby with oxygen and nutrients during pregnancy and carries away waste products.
Die Plazenta verbindet das ungeborene Kind über die Nabelschnur mit dem Körper der Mutter.
The placenta connects the unborn baby to the mother's body via the umbilical cord.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Plazentas |
| genitive | der Plazenta |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Plazenta | die Plazentas die Plazenten |
| accusative | die Plazenta | die Plazentas die Plazenten |
| dative | der Plazenta | den Plazentas den Plazenten |
| genitive | der Plazenta | der Plazentas der Plazenten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Plazenta' (placenta) is mainly used in medical and biological language. The word is especially common in conversations and texts about pregnancy, childbirth, and prenatal examinations.
Bei der Ultraschalluntersuchung wurde die Plazenta genau kontrolliert.
The placenta was carefully checked during the ultrasound examination.
Common collocations include 'die Plazenta untersuchen' (to examine the placenta), 'die Lage der Plazenta' (the position of the placenta), and 'eine Plazentaablösung' (placental abruption). These combinations usually describe medical examinations or possible complications during pregnancy.
Die Ärztin überprüfte die Lage der Plazenta bei der nächsten Untersuchung.
The doctor checked the position of the placenta at the next examination.
Adjectives often come before 'Plazenta' (placenta) to describe its condition or position, for example 'intakt' (intact), 'tief liegend' (low-lying), or 'verkalkt' (calcified). These combinations are especially common in medical reports.
Der Befund beschreibt eine intakte, gut durchblutete Plazenta.
The report describes an intact, well-perfused placenta.
