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chorion

/ˈkɔː.ri.ɒn/

Traduction: Nom masculin désignant la membrane externe qui entoure l'embryon chez les vertébrés supérieurs (reptiles, oiseaux, mammifères), participant à la formation du placenta chez les mammifères.

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/ˈkɔː.ri.ɒn/C2formalscientific
  • frNom masculin désignant la membrane externe qui entoure l'embryon chez les vertébrés supérieurs (reptiles, oiseaux, mammifères), participant à la formation du placenta chez les mammifères.

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.

    frChorion (membrane fœtale)

    • 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.

    Synonymesserosa

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