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Amniotic

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adj. Pertaining to the amnion.

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

adj. Of or pertaining to the amnion; characterized by an amnion

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

[As Amniota + -ic; = French amniotique.]

Pertaining to the amnion; contained in the amnion: as, the amniotic fluid.

Possessing an amnion; belonging to the Amnionata, as a mammal, bird, or reptile. See Amnionata.

Also amnic.

In botany, the embryo-sac.

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adj. of or related to the amnion or characterized by developing an amnion

Word Usage

"These stem cells, found in amniotic fluid, could one day lead to a readily available supply of stem cells that don't come with the ethical problems surrounding embryonic stem cells."

Cross Reference

amniotic sac liquor amnii amniotic folds amniotic cavity

Form

amniotic fluid amniotic acid amniotic sack

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