 fetal_membrane |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany,anatomy,zoology,embryology) any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment of respiration or excretion of a developing fetus | |
| Related terms: | membrane caul allantois umbilical_cord chorion amnion | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (botany,anatomy,zoology,embryology) the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) | |
| Synonyms: | veil embryonic_membrane caul | |
| Related terms: | membrane placenta fetus | |
| Similar spelling: |
fetal_movement fetal_monitor |
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