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amniotic
(redirected from amniotic vesicle)

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am·ni·on  (mn-n, -n)
n. pl. am·ni·ons or am·ni·a (-n-)
A thin, tough, membranous sac that encloses the embryo or fetus of a mammal, bird, or reptile. It is filled with a serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended.
[Greek amnin.]
amni·otic (-tk), amni·onic (-nk) adj.
amniotic [ˌæmnɪˈɒtɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or relating to the amnion
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.amniotic - of or related to the amnion or characterized by developing an amnion; "amniotic membrane"
amnic, amnionic
Translations
amniotic [ˌæmnɪˈɒtɪk] ADJ → amniótico
amniotic fluid → líquido m amniótico
amniotic sac → saco m amniótico
amniotic
adj (Anat, Med) amniotic sac → Fruchtblase f
amniotic [ˌæmnɪˈɒtɪk] adj → amniotico/a


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