Extraembryonic membrane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004299",
  "term": "Extraembryonic membrane",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Specialized tissues that develop from the zygote but are not part of the embryo itself, providing support, protection, and nourishment during embryonic development. These membranes include the amnion, chorion, yolk sac, and allantois, each serving distinct functions in different vertebrate species. In mammals, they contribute to the formation of the placenta.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allantois",
    "amnion",
    "chorion",
    "yolk sac"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 753 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/extraembryonic-membrane/"
}