Definition of Amnios

Noun: amnios

  1. Thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
    - amnion, amniotic sac
Noun: amnio  am-nee-ow
  1. (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of foetal abnormalities
    - amniocentesis

See also:
amnions
Amniota

Anagrams containing the word amnios

amonis samnio osamni iosamn niosam mniosa