Chorionic
Chorionic
Chorionic (pronunciation: koh-ree-on-ik) is an adjective that pertains to the chorion, one of the membranes that surround the embryo in mammals during pregnancy.
Etymology
The term "chorionic" is derived from the Greek word "khorion," which means "membrane enclosing the fetus."
Definition
Chorionic refers to anything related to the chorion, a membrane that together with the amnion forms the amniotic sac that protects and nourishes the developing fetus in the womb. The chorion also contributes to the formation of the placenta, an organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby.
Related Terms
- Chorion: The outermost fetal membrane in mammals, which contributes to the formation of the placenta.
- Chorionic villus sampling: A prenatal test where a sample of chorionic villi is removed from the placenta for genetic testing.
- Chorionic gonadotropin: A hormone produced in the placenta that maintains the corpus luteum during the beginning of pregnancy.
- Chorionic villi: Finger-like projections on the chorion that extend into the wall of the uterus and help form the placenta.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chorionic
- Wikipedia's article - Chorionic
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