chorion (n)

n01472939

type n
lex_filenum 05
def the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
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Hypernym sac
Part holonym amniote; fetal membrane
Domain of synset - TOPIC mammal, mammalian
Derivationally related form chorion → chorionic
Part meronym chorionic villus
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Derivationally related form chorionic → chorion
Pertainym (pertains to noun) chorionic → chorion
Part meronym amniote; fetal membrane
Part holonym chorionic villus
Member of this domain - TOPIC mammal, mammalian
Hyponym sac

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