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monochorionic

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monochorionic /mono·cho·ri·on·ic/ (-kor″e-on´ik) having or developing in a common chorionic sac, such as monozygotic twins.
mon·o·cho·ri·on·ic (mn-kôr-nk) or mon·o·cho·ri·al (-kôr-l)
adj.
Having a single or common chorion. Used of monozygotic twins.
monochorionic
having or developing in a common chorionic sac; said of monozygotic twins.
monochorionic
adjective Referring to a single chorionic sac, which occurs in monozygotic twins
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