Amnion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amnion is a noun meaning (anatomy) The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
Meaning
(anatomy) The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: amniotic sac
He never seemed to mind, and after a while, she no longer felt self-conscious about languishing in the amnion of his office.
Word Forms
- amnions
- amnia
Synonyms for amnion
Depending on context, synonyms include amnios.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amnios, chorioamnion, membranes, amniogenesis, chorioallantois, endometrium.
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