méhlepény

Hungarian

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) placenta an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, thermo-regulation, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply

Etymology

Compound from Hungarian méh (bee, womb) + Hungarian lepény (a flat cake).

Origin

Hungarian

lepény

Gloss

a flat cake

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