transplacental
/ˌtrænspləˈsɛntl/
adjective
- Passing through or occurring across the placenta (the organ that connects a mother to her unborn baby).
- Doctors study transplacental transfer of nutrients to ensure healthy fetal development.
- The medication is tested for transplacental safety before being given to pregnant women.
- Some viruses can cross the transplacental barrier and infect the fetus.