- monochorionic
- mono·chorionic
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monochorionic
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Monochorionic twins — Various types of chorionicity and amniosity (how the baby s sac looks) in monozygotic (one egg/identical) twins as a result of when the fertilized egg divides Monochorionic twins are monozygotic (identical) twins that share the same placenta. If… … Wikipedia
monochorionic — adjective Sharing one foetal membrane, or chorion. Typically used of identical twins … Wiktionary
monochorionic — Relating to or having a single chorion; denoting monovular twins. SYN: monochorial. * * * mono·cho·ri·on·ic .män ō .kōr ē än ik also mono·cho·ri·al kōr ē əl adj of twins sharing or developed with a common chorion * * * mono·cho·ri·on·ic… … Medical dictionary
monochorionic — adjective see monochorial … Useful english dictionary
monochorial twins — monochorionic twins twins developing with a single chorion; such twins are almost always monozygotic and may be monoamniotic or diamniotic … Medical dictionary
Twin — Monozygotic ( identical ) twins A twin is one of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy.[1] Twins can either be monozygotic (in common parlance, identical ), meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or… … Wikipedia
Chorion — For the chorion in invertebrate eggs, see Chorion (egg). Chorion Diagram showing earliest observed stage of human embryo … Wikipedia
Monoamniotic twins — Various types of chorionicity and amniosity (how the baby s sac looks) in monozygotic (one egg/identical) twins as a result of when the fertilized egg divides Monoamniotic twins are identical twins that share same amniotic sac within their… … Wikipedia
Placenta — A temporary organ joining the mother and fetus, the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus, and permits the release of carbon dioxide and waste products from the fetus. It is roughly disk shaped, and at full term… … Medical dictionary
Complications of pregnancy — Classification and external resources ICD 10 O00 O48 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
