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Synonyms of AMNIOS

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AMNIOS: definition and more

4 synonyms in 2 meanings 3 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of AMNIOS by meaning

noun

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

    Also: amniotic sac.

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