👉 In anatomy and physiology, "extrauterine" refers to the body of a fetus that is outside the uterus at birth. This term is often used in medical contexts when discussing the development or growth of a child during pregnancy. The term is used to describe the embryonic structure that surrounds the developing embryo, including the chorion, which provides an extra protection against external damage from the developing embryo itself. The "extrauterine" refers to the fact that it extends beyond the usual boundaries of the
