noun
the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the developing embryo
• Hypernyms: ↑cavity, ↑bodily cavity, ↑cavum
• Part Meronyms: ↑amniotic fluid, ↑amnionic fluid, ↑waters
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amniotic cavity noun
The space between the embryo and the amnion
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Main Entry: ↑amnion
Useful english dictionary. 2012.