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chorion

/ˈkɔːriən/ /ˈkɔːriˌɒn/

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noun

Chorion

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. "

Pendant l'échographie, le médecin a montré le chorion, expliquant qu'il s'agissait de la membrane fournissant des nutriments vitaux au bébé en développement dans l'utérus.

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noun

Chorion

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. "

Le scientifique a examiné attentivement l'œuf d'insecte au microscope, notant la texture lisse du chorion.

biology insect animal nature organism part

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Tégument séminal

The outer membrane of seeds of plants.

Examples :

"The scientist carefully examined the seed's chorion under the microscope to study its protective function. "

Le scientifique a examiné attentivement le tégument séminal de la graine au microscope pour étudier sa fonction protectrice.

biology plant seed