The embryonically driven process whose specific outcome is the progression of the placenta over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The placenta is an organ of metabolic interchange between fetus and mother, partly of embryonic origin and partly of maternal origin. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A068340007X GOC:add ]
Synonyms: fetal placenta development
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- embryonic organ development
- part of some placenta development
- results in development of some chorionic villus
- part of some in utero embryonic development