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chorionic plate Etymology: Gk, chorion + platys, flat the part of the fetal placenta that gives rise to chorionic villi, which attach to the uterus during the early stage of formation of the placenta. It forms the fetal side of the placental disc, and its development is responsible for a normal placenta. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We take at least 2 sections of cord (proximal to the placenta and proximal to fetus), 1 membrane roll (including the membrane rupture site), and 3 full thickness sections of parenchyma, including chorionic plate vessels. 23 Placental edema, more commonly seen in the SG, may be explained by decreased venous return to the heart because of compression of chorionic plate vessels and by congenital malformations- both known to be associated with hydrops, seen earlier in the placenta than in the fetus. they have dilated, thick-walled, chorionic plate vessels with fibromuscular hyperplasia |
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