"exochorion" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌɛksəʊˈkɔːɹiən/ Forms: exochorions [plural], exochoria [plural]
Etymology: From exo- + chorion. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|exo|chorion}} exo- + chorion Head templates: {{en-noun|s|exochoria}} exochorion (plural exochorions or exochoria)
  1. The outer layer of the chorion of an insect egg Derived forms: exochorionic
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