amnios
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæm.ni.ɒs/
Definition
A thin, tough, transparent membrane that forms the innermost sac enclosing a developing embryo in reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Examples
The amnios provides a protective environment for the developing fetus.
In many species, the amnios ruptures just before birth.
Researchers studied the structural integrity of the amnios during early gestation.
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