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Amnion (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The amnion provides a protective environment for the developing fetus by filling with fluid that cushions and supports its growth.
  • In reptiles and birds, the amnion is a key structure that allows the embryo to develop outside of water.
  • During fetal development, the amnion ruptures to release the baby from the womb.
  • The amnion is one of the four extraembryonic membranes that develop in the early stages of vertebrate embryogenesis.
  • The fluid inside the amnion, known as amniotic fluid, serves as a shock absorber and helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.

Synonyms

  • Amnios
  • Amniotic Sac

Related Words

  • Amniotic (adjective)
  • Amnionic (adjective)
  • Amnic (adjective)
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