chorionicity

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noun

The chorionic status of multiple pregnancies: whether twins in utero share one chorion and placenta (monochorionic) or whether they each have their own (dichorionic).

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Meanings

nounchorionicity (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe chorionic status of multiple pregnancies: whether twins in utero share one chorion and placenta (monochorionic) or whether they each have their own (dichorionic).
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