PLACENTAL PLASMODIUM
\pləsˈɛntə͡l plazmˈə͡ʊdi͡əm], \pləsˈɛntəl plazmˈəʊdiəm], \p_l_ə_s_ˈɛ_n_t_əl p_l_a_z_m_ˈəʊ_d_iə_m]\
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Syncytium, a nucleated protoplasmic membrane, without cell outlines, lining the blood lacunae of the placenta; it is believed by some to be derived from the maternal epithelium, but is more commonly regarded as the surface layer of the chorionic epithelium.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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flame-bearer
- One who bears flame or light; name given to members a genus humming birds, from their being furnished with tuft flery crimson-colored feathers round neck like gorget. little flame-bearer inhabits inner side extinct volcano Chiriqui, in Veragua, about 9000 feet above the level of sea. It measures only 1/2 inches length. There are various other species, all tropical American.