Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chorio
Prefix
/ˈkɔːr.i.oʊ/
Definition
A prefix related to the chorion, the outermost fetal membrane in mammals that contributes to the formation of the placenta.
Examples
- Choriocarcinoma is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissues of the placenta.
- Choriovitelline refers to the yolk sac and its membrane in early embryo development.
Meaning
Chorio is used in medical terminology to refer to anything associated with the chorion or the membranes surrounding the embryo.
Synonyms
- Chorionic
- Fetal membrane
