allantoid
|al-lan-toid|
C2
/əˈlæntɔɪd/
related to the allantois
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allantoid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allantoeidēs,' where 'allanto-' meant 'sausage' and '-eidēs' meant 'form or shape.'
Historical Evolution
'allantoeidēs' transformed into the modern English word 'allantoid' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sausage-shaped,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the allantois.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling the allantois, a fetal membrane involved in the exchange of gases and handling of liquid waste in reptiles, birds, and mammals.
The allantoid structure is crucial for the development of the embryo.
Synonyms
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