For the Love of Words
My Own Little Dictionary of Words
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Amnion
Amnion-n
1-the inner of the 2 membranes enclosing the embryo of a bird, reptile, or mammal and its surrounding fluid
see also chorion
2-the fluid-filled sac within which the embryo of a bird, reptile, or mammal develops
also called amniotic sac
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