Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 16 compound words that contain chorionic. The most common are listed below. Open chorionic in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- chorionic villus samplingA form or prenatal diagnosis in which part of the placental tissue is tested for genetic abnormalities.
- chorionic gonadotropinA hormone secreted by the chorion of the placenta. Its role is to maintain the corpus luteum.
- human chorionic gonadotropinA peptide hormone, produced during pregnancy, that prevents the breakdown of the corpus luteum and maintains progesterone production.
- human chorionic somatomammotropinA protein hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.
- chorionic gonadotropinsplural of chorionic gonadotropin: A hormone secreted by the chorion of the placenta. Its role is to maintain the corpus luteum.
- chorionic villus samplingsplural of chorionic villus sampling: A form or prenatal diagnosis in which part of the placental tissue is tested for genetic abnormalities.
- human chorionic somatomammotrophinAlternative form of human chorionic somatomammotropin: A protein hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.
Compound words 16
- amniochorionicSynonym of amniochorial: Relating to the amnion and the chorion
- dichorionicthat each has its own chorion
- exochorionicOutside of a chorion
- multichorionicRelating to multiple chorions
- nonchorionicNot chorionic.
- subchorionicBetween the chorion (fetal membrane) and endometrium.
- trichorionicthat each has its own chorion
- endochorionicInside the chorion.
- extrachorionicOutside of the chorion.
- intrachorionicInside the chorion.