allantochorion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the allantochorion is a fusion of the chorion with the allantois and ensures gas exchange of the fetus.

Word forms

allantochorion allantochorions allantochoria

Etymology

From allanto- + chorion.

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