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Chorionic

Adjective

1. Related to the chorion, the outermost membrane surrounding an embryo in the womb.
• The chorionic membrane provides protection to the developing fetus.
2. Of or relating to the chorion, the outermost fetal membrane in mammals, responsible for the exchange of gases and nutrients between the mother and fetus.
• The chorionic villi play a crucial role in absorbing nutrients from the mother's bloodstream.

Noun

3. A term often used in the medical field, referring to the chorion.
• The doctor analyzed the chorionic tissue to determine the cause of the complications.

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