Bovine placenta: A review on morphology, components, and defects from terminology and clinical perspectives

The bovine placenta has been the subject of many studies. Concurrently, several specialized terms have been developed to describe its development, morphology, components, function, and pathology. Many of these terms are simple, some are difficult to understand and use, and others are antiquated and...

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Published in:Theriogenology Vol. 80; no. 7; pp. 693 - 705
Main Author: Peter, Augustine T.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Inc 15.10.2013
Subjects:
Amniotic Fluid
Amniotic Fluid - metabolism
anatomy & histology
Animals
Bovine placenta
cattle
Cattle - anatomy & histology
Cattle - physiology
Cattle Diseases
Cattle Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Cattle Diseases - pathology
Components
Defects
Extraembryonic Membranes
Extraembryonic Membranes - anatomy & histology
Female
Fetal membranes
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture - diagnostic imaging
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture - pathology
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture - veterinary
metabolism
Morphology
pathology
physiology
placenta
Placenta - anatomy & histology
Placenta - diagnostic imaging
Placenta - metabolism
Placenta - pathology
Placenta, Retained
Placenta, Retained - diagnostic imaging
Placenta, Retained - pathology
Placenta, Retained - veterinary
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Proteins
Pregnancy Proteins - metabolism
retained placenta
terminology
Terminology as Topic
Ultrasonography
veterinary
Components
Fetal membranes
Bovine placenta
Morphology
Defects
ISSN:0093-691X, 1879-3231, 1879-3231
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Summary:The bovine placenta has been the subject of many studies. Concurrently, several specialized terms have been developed to describe its development, morphology, components, function, and pathology. Many of these terms are simple, some are difficult to understand and use, and others are antiquated and may not be scientifically accurate. Defining and adopting terminology for the bovine placenta that is clear, precise and understandable, and available in a single source is expected to facilitate exchange of clinical and research information. This review presents a brief overview of the current knowledge regarding the bovine placenta and attempts to define terms. In this process, conventional terminology is presented, and contemporary and novel terms are proposed from a biological perspective. For example, use of terms such as syndesmochorial, retained placenta, and large offspring syndrome should be revisited. Furthermore, the clinical relevance of the structure and function of the bovine placenta is reviewed. Finally, terms discussed in this review are summarized (in table format).
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.06.004
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ISSN:0093-691X
1879-3231
1879-3231
DOI:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.06.004