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amniotic

adjectivemasculinetechnicalrare/ɐmniˈɔtiku/am·ni·ó·ti·co

Definition

1

Relating to the amnion (the membrane that encloses the embryo of reptiles, birds, and mammals). Said of vertebrates whose embryo is protected by an egg with an amnion (reptiles, birds, and mammals).

Usage examples

The amniotic fluid cushions the developing baby.
Amniotic eggs were a key adaptation for life on land.

Antonyms

Common combinations

amniotic eggamniotic sacamniotic fluidamniotic membrane