amnion

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/ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ English

Definitions

noun

The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.

Related words

Synonyms

amnios nodosum amniotic sac chorioamnion membranes amniogenesis chorioallantois endometrium allantois amnioscopy amnioscope amnionectomy epichorion amniocentesis somatopleure perimetrium

Associated

serosa chorion amniotic morn mesoderm yolk placenta fetus embryo sac fetal embryonic

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