Glossary / Lexicon
Amnion
Amnion refers to a thin, tough, membranous sac that encloses the embryo or fetus ; inner sac in which the developing child rests.
Amnion is also defined as a watertight membrane that surrounds the developing embryo, serving to regulate its temperature and to cushion it against injuries.
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