amnioallantoic
|am-ni-o-al-lan-to-ic|
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/ˌæmni.oʊ.əˈlæntoʊɪk/
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/ˌæmni.əʊ.əˈlæntəʊɪk/
dual membrane structure
Etymology
'amnioallantoic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amnion' meaning 'bowl' or 'cauldron' and 'allantois' meaning 'sausage' or 'sausage-shaped'.
'amnion' and 'allantois' were combined in scientific terminology to describe the dual membrane structure in embryonic development.
Initially, it referred to the individual membranes, but over time it evolved to describe their combined function in embryology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving both the amnion and the allantois, two membranes that form part of the placenta in mammals and the egg in birds and reptiles.
The amnioallantoic membrane plays a crucial role in the development of the embryo.
Synonyms
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