amnion
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæm.ni.ɒn/
Definition
The innermost membrane that encloses the embryo of a mammal, bird, or reptile.
Examples
The amnion forms a protective, fluid-filled environment for the growing fetus.
During the early stages of development, the amnion begins to surround the embryo.
A rupture of the amnion is commonly referred to as the breaking of the water.
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