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амнион
The innermost membrane of the flexible sac enclosing a fetus. It is filled with amniotic fluid, which helps cushion the fetus and protect it from injury. See cervix for an illustration.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Anthropology
- Category: Physical anthropology
- Company: Palomar College
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