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Chorion

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorion)

The chorion is one of the membranes that exist during pregnancy between the developing fetus and mother. It is formed by extraembryonic mesoderm and the two layers of trophoblast and surrounds the embryo and other membranes. (Wikipedia)

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Membranes
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Approved Date
19-Apr-2013

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