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am·ni·on
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amniote
any vertebrate animal, such as a reptile, bird, or mammal, that possesses an amnion, chorion, and allantois during embryonic development -
amniocentesis
If a pregnant woman has an amniocentesis, fluid is removed from her womb in order to check that her unborn baby is not affected by certain genetic disorders. -
amniography
an x-ray examination of the amniotic sac after the injection of an opaque solution, performed to permit visualization of the umbilical cord and the placenta. -
amniotic
of or relating to the amnion -
amniotic fluid
the fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb -
anamniote
any vertebrate animal, such as a fish or amphibian, that lacks an amnion, chorion, and allantois during embryonic development