What's the difference between placet and placket?

Placet


Definition:

  • (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.

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