noun Download 🔗Share The protective and nutritive membrane in higher vertebrates that attaches the fetus to the uterus. Examples : "During the ultrasound, the doctor pointed out the chorion, explaining that it was the membrane providing vital nutrients to the developing baby in the womb. " anatomy biology medicine physiology organ body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The outer case of an insect egg. Examples : "The scientist carefully examined the insect egg under the microscope, noting the smooth texture of the chorion. " biology insect animal nature organism part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The outer membrane of seeds of plants. Examples : "The scientist carefully examined the seed's chorion under the microscope to study its protective function. " biology plant seed Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading