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CHORIOALLANTOIC MEMBRANE

Pronunciation:  `kowreeow`alun'towik 'membreyn

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois
 
 Synonyms: chorioallantois
 
 See Also: membrane, tissue layer

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 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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