epichorial (Meaning)
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epichorial (a.)
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Synonyms & Antonyms of epichorial
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epichorial Sentence Examples
- The epichorial villous type of placentation is characterized by the presence of chorionic villi that are directly bathed in maternal blood.
- Epichorial placentation is found in humans and some other primates.
- In epichorial placentation, the chorionic villi invade the endometrium and come into direct contact with the maternal blood.
- This type of placentation allows for efficient exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between the mother and the fetus.
- Epichorial placentation is also associated with a high degree of maternal-fetal immune tolerance.
- In contrast to epichorial placentation, in endotheliochorial placentation the chorionic villi are in direct contact with the maternal endothelium.
- In hemochorial placentation, the chorionic villi are in direct contact with the maternal blood.
- In synepitheliochorial placentation, the chorionic villi are in direct contact with the maternal epithelium.
- In epitheliochorial placentation, the chorionic villi are in direct contact with the maternal epithelium.
- The type of placentation that is present in a particular species is determined by the evolutionary history of that species.
FAQs About the word epichorial
In or of the country.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The epichorial villous type of placentation is characterized by the presence of chorionic villi that are directly bathed in maternal blood.
Epichorial placentation is found in humans and some other primates.
In epichorial placentation, the chorionic villi invade the endometrium and come into direct contact with the maternal blood.
This type of placentation allows for efficient exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between the mother and the fetus.
