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amnion

Term ID
UBERON:0000305
Synonyms
  • amnios
Definition
the thin innermost layer of the extraembryonic membranes that contains the amniotic fluid; the membrane forms a closed sac in which the embryo and later, the fetus, is suspended and protected csmith
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