Allantois
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈlæntəʊ.ɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allantois is a noun meaning (anatomy) A sac, having a number of functions, that develops in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles.
Meaning
(anatomy) A sac, having a number of functions, that develops in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles.
Word Forms
- allantoises
- allantoides
Synonyms for allantois
Depending on context, synonyms include allantoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fuses, allantoid, allantogenesis, allantochorion, amnion, chorioallantois.
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