The disc like tissue embedded in the uterine wall which provides nutrition to the embryo within the womb is known as

Cervix

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Ovary

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Umbilical cord

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Placenta

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Placenta

Placenta is a disc like tissue embedded in the uterine wall that develops when an embryo is formed. Its purpose is to provide nutrition and immunoglobulins to the embryo.

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