amniotic sac

Noun

Meaning

thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

amnios amnion maidenhead caul membrane placenta hymen eardrum pellicle afterbirth amniotic fluid tympanum pleura spinal tap fetal membrane
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Hypernyms

sac

Related terms

amniocentesis

Examples

During amniocentesis, fluid is removed by placing a long needle through the abdominal wall into amniotic sac. Source: Internet

The clear fluid in the amniotic sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Source: Internet

Your baby is growing in a bag of protective fluid called the amniotic sac. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

amniotic fluid cultures amniotic fluid embolism amniotic membrane amniotitis amniotomy Amnok