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Amnion  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The innermost membranous sac that surrounds and protects the developing embryo which is bathed in the AMNIOTIC FLUID. Amnion cells are secretory EPITHELIAL CELLS and contribute to the amniotic fluid.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Amniotic Membrane

In other languages

  • French

  • Membrane amniotique

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V0318PNM-K

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