(n.) A vote of assent, as of the governing body of a university, of an ecclesiastical council, etc.
(n.) The assent of the civil power to the promulgation of an ecclesiastical ordinance.
Example Sentences:
(1) In such naproxen treated rats there was no sign of placetal detachment, even out to day 25 of pregnancy.
(2) The RIA technique detected prostaglandin (PGF2) and human placetal lactogen (hPL) in Tetrahymena cultures grown in bacto tryptone + yeast extract medium which, however, itself contained these hormones.
Placket
Definition:
(n.) A petticoat, esp. an under petticoat; hence, a cant term for a woman.
(n.) The opening or slit left in a petticoat or skirt for convenience in putting it on; -- called also placket hole.
(n.) A woman's pocket.
Example Sentences:
(1) After a series of experiments involving solubility, pH, and excipient compatibility using Placket Burman experimental design, the formulation has been finalized.