Cells with metachromatic cytoplasmic granules in the stroma of human chorionic villi.
1953
J S LATTA, and
C R BEBER
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D002823
Chorion
The outermost extra-embryonic membrane surrounding the developing embryo. In REPTILES and BIRDS, it adheres to the shell and allows exchange of gases between the egg and its environment. In MAMMALS, the chorion evolves into the fetal contribution of the PLACENTA.
Chorions
D002824
Chorionic Villi
Threadlike vascular projections of the chorion. Chorionic villi may be free or embedded within the DECIDUA forming the site for exchange of substances between fetal and maternal blood (PLACENTA).
Placental Villi,Labyrinth of the Placenta,Labyrinthine Placenta,Placental Labyrinth Layer,Chorionic Villus,Labyrinth Layer, Placental,Placental Labyrinth Layers,Placental Villus,Villi, Chorionic,Villi, Placental,Villus, Chorionic,Villus, Placental
D003594
Cytoplasmic Granules
Condensed areas of cellular material that may be bounded by a membrane.