Meaning of AMNIOTIC SAC
| Pronunciation: | | `amnee'âtik sak
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[n] thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo in higher vertebrates (Amniota: reptiles; birds; mammals) |
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| | Synonyms: | | amnion, amnios |
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| | See Also: | | fetal membrane, sac | |
| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Membranes which contain the fetus and the amniotic fluid. The amniotic sac and the amniotic fluid are often refereed to as the "bag of waters." |
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