Amnion Definition

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

"Amnion" in song lyrics

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  • "separation of chorion and amnion"
    AOL — AOL

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