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placenta

embryonic/maternal organ that serves nutritional and respiratory functions of the mammalian fetus. It is composed of the embryonic chorion and maternal uterine endometrium, allowing provision of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products.
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