adjective
- of, relating to, or derived from the chorion (the outermost membrane surrounding a fetus)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in prenatal care and obstetrics
Examples
- The doctor ordered a chorionic villus sampling test to check for genetic abnormalities.
- Chorionic tissue samples can provide early genetic information about the developing fetus.
- The chorionic membrane plays a crucial role in nutrient exchange during pregnancy.
- A chorionic gonadotropin test is often used to confirm pregnancy.
- The chorionic villi help establish the placenta during early pregnancy.