Chorioallantoic Membrane (Noun)
Meaning
The very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chorioallantoic membrane serves as the primary respiratory organ of the chick embryo before hatching.
- During fetal development, the chorioallantoic membrane provides essential oxygen and nutrient exchange.
- In developmental biology research, the chorioallantoic membrane is a valuable tool for studying angiogenesis.
- Researchers use the chorioallantoic membrane model to assess the toxicity and efficacy of new cancer treatments.
- The unique vascular properties of the chorioallantoic membrane make it an ideal model for studying embryonic cardiovascular development.