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amniotic

/ˌæm.niˈɑː.tɪk/
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• adjective

1

Relating to the amnion, the innermost membrane that encloses the embryo or fetus of a mammal, bird, or reptile.

Example

"The obstetrician monitored the levels of amniotic fluid throughout the final weeks of the pregnancy."

• Rhymes for amniotic

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek 'amnion', meaning both a bowl used to catch sacrificial blood and the membrane surrounding a fetus, likely a diminutive of 'amnos' (lamb).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amniotic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amniotic
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