
Meaning of CHORIOALLANTOIC MEMBRANE
| Pronunciation: | | `kowreeow`alun'towik 'membreyn
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois |
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| | Synonyms: | | chorioallantois |
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| | See Also: | | membrane, tissue layer | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The membrane in hen's eggs that helps chicken embryos get enough oxygen and calcium for development. The calcium comes from the egg shell. |
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