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chorion

/ˈkɔː.ri.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈkɔː.ri.ɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее самую внешнюю мембранную оболочку, которая окружает эмбрион у высших позвоночных, таких как рептилии, птицы и млекопитающие.

A noun referring to the outermost membranous sac that encloses the embryo in higher vertebrates such as reptiles, birds, and mammals.

  1. Fetal membraneC1formalmedical

    The outermost membrane surrounding the embryo in reptiles, birds, and mammals, which contributes to the formation of the placenta in mammals.

    ruХорион

    • The chorion is one of the extraembryonic membranes that protect the developing embryo.
    • In mammals, the chorion fuses with the uterine lining to form the placenta.
    • The chorion plays a crucial role in gas exchange and nutrient transfer during pregnancy.

    Synonymsserosa

Forms
  • choria plural form
  • chorions plural form
  • choria's possessive plural form
  • chorions' possessive plural form
  • chorion's possessive singular form