allantochorion

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allantochorion (plural allantochorions or allantochoria)

  1. A form of the chorion that is fused to the allantois
    • 2015 November 11, “Proteome Differences in Placenta and Endometrium between Normal and Intrauterine Growth Restricted Pig Fetuses”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Over the mouths of uterine glands, pig allantochorion is not directly attached to the endometrial epithelium but forms areolae, where uterine gland secretions are absorbed by trophoblast cells.