synchorial

synchorial
Relating to fused chorions as are found in multiple-fetus pregnancies. [syn- + chorion]

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syn·cho·ri·al .sin-'kōr-ē-əl, .siŋ-, -'kȯr- adj having a common placenta used of multiple fetuses <fraternal twins showing \synchorial fusion>

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syn·cho·ri·al (sin-korґe-əl) sharing a common placenta; said of multiple fetuses.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • synchorial — syn·chorial …   English syllables

  • synchorial — (ˈ)si]n, sə̇], ]ŋ+ adjective Etymology: syn + chorial : having a common placenta used of twin or multiple fetuses …   Useful english dictionary

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