Amnios — synonyms, definition

1. amnios (Noun)

3 synonyms
amniocenteses amnion amniotic sac
2 definitions

amnios (Noun) — Thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals).

amnios (Noun) — (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of foetal abnormalities.

3 types of
centesises prenatal diagnosis* sac
2 parts of
amniote fetal membrane
5 topics
gestation mammal mammalian maternity pregnancy