CHORION


Meaning of CHORION in English

[ 'kɔ:rɪən ]

■ noun Embryology the outermost membrane surrounding the embryo of a reptile, bird, or mammal.

Derivatives

~ic adjective

Origin

C16: from Gk khorion .

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