amniotic sac

noun

: amnion

Examples of amniotic sac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An American buffalo, or bison, was running along the road with her amniotic sac protruding from her belly. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 26 June 2024 In the absence of clear guidelines, doctors were obliged to consult with peers or ethics committees regarding conditions as common as preterm ruptures of the amniotic sac, which account for roughly a third of premature births. Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024 The amniotic sac usually ruptures during labor or delivery. Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024 Amniotic band syndrome is a condition that occurs when fibrous bands in the amniotic sac become entangled around a developing fetus. Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amniotic sac 

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Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amniotic sac was in 1831

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“Amniotic sac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amniotic%20sac. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

amniotic sac

noun
: amnion

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