allantochorion

English

Noun

allantochorion (plural allantochorions or allantochoria)

1. the allantochorion is a fusion of the chorion with the allantois and ensures gas exchange of the fetus.
   • 2015 November 11, “Proteome Differences in Placenta and Endometrium between Normal and Intrauterine Growth Restricted Pig Fetuses”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Over the mouths of uterine glands, pig allantochorion is not directly attached to the endometrial epithelium but forms areolae, where uterine gland secretions are absorbed by trophoblast cells.