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Meaning of amnion in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈæmniən/

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  1. Noun

    amnion

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Greek, ‘caul’, diminutive of amnos‘lamb’

    Definitions

    1. thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)

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