Amniochorial

/ˌæmniːoʊˈkoʊriəl/ adjective

Relating to both the amnion and chorion, two membranes surrounding a fetus that work together in fetal protection.

Compound from amnio- (amnion) plus chorial (relating to chorion, from Greek chorion meaning 'membrane'). Describes the relationship between these two protective fetal membranes.

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