amniotic

UK /æmniˈɒtɪk/ · US /æmniˈɑtɪk/

Etymology Likely borrowed from French amniotique, from Ancient Greek ἀμνίον (amníon, “vessel for collecting the blood from sacrifices”). Equivalent to amnion + -otic.

Derived terms

amnihook, amniotic acid, amniotic fluid, amniotic sac, anamniotic, chorioamniotic, diamniotic, extra-amniotic, extraamniotic, intraamniotic, intramniotic, monoamniotic, subamniotic, transamniotic, triamniotic

Related terms

amnio-, amniocentesis, Amniota, amniote