Associations to the word «Amniotic»

Wiktionary

AMNIOTIC, adjective. Pertaining to the amnion.
AMNIOTIC FLUID, noun. (zoology): In placental mammals, a fluid contained within the amnion membrane that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus.
AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM, noun. (pathology) A complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta
AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISMS, noun. Plural of amniotic fluid embolism
AMNIOTIC FLUIDS, noun. Plural of amniotic fluid
AMNIOTIC SAC, noun. The sac in which the foetus develops in mammals, reptiles and birds.
AMNIOTIC SACS, noun. Plural of amniotic sac

Dictionary definition

AMNIOTIC, adjective. Of or related to the amnion or characterized by developing an amnion; "amniotic membrane".

Wise words

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