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Concept information

Preferred term

chorioallantoic membrane

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A highly vascularized extra-embryonic membrane, formed by the fusion of the chorion and the allantois. It is mostly found in birds and reptiles. It serves as a model for studying tumor or cell biology, such as angiogenesis and tissue transplantation.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • chorionallantois

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/25660

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