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chorio-

chorio-

9.9
Relating to the chorion, the outer membrane around an embryo
  • other
  • Specialized
: corio-
  • In biology, chorio- appears in words describing conditions or structures involving the chorion.

Examples

  • The prefix chorio- is used in medical terms related to the chorion membrane.

  • The chorio-allantoic membrane plays a crucial role in nutrient transfer.

  • Doctors may refer to a chorio- infection when discussing diseases affecting the chorion.

  • The chorio-amnionic cavity develops early in embryonic growth.

  • The prefix chorio- indicates a relationship to the chorion, a vital membrane surrounding embryos.

  • In medical terminology, chorio- is commonly found in words that pertain to the chorion of mammals.

  • The term chorio- often appears in discussions about developmental issues related to the chorion.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Chorio- comes from the Greek word chorion, which means 'skin' or 'membrane' around an embryo. Think of it as the thin 'cover' or 'skin' that surrounds the baby before birth, so when you see chorio- in a medical word it points to that outer 'membrane'.