allantoidal
|al-lan-toi-dal|
/ˌælənˈtɔɪdəl/
related to the allantois
Etymology
'allantoidal' originates from the Greek word 'allantoeidēs,' where 'allanto-' meant 'sausage' and '-eidēs' meant 'form or shape.'
'allantoeidēs' transformed into the New Latin word 'allantoides,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allantoidal.'
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 membranous sac that develops from the posterior part of the digestive tract in the embryos of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
The allantoidal structure is crucial for the embryo's waste management.
Synonyms
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