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Term: Amnion

Noun

Definition: The innermost membrane that surrounds and protects the embryo of a mammal, bird, or reptile.

Example Sentence: The amnion creates a safe environment for the developing embryo.

Noun

Definition: The sac filled with fluid that surrounds and cushions the fetus in the uterus during pregnancy.

Example Sentence: The doctor monitored the level of amniotic fluid in the amnion during the ultrasound.

Noun

Definition: A thin layer of tissue that covers the embryo in certain invertebrates.

Example Sentence: The amnion in some invertebrates acts as a protective barrier for their developing embryos.

Noun

Definition: The innermost layer of the placenta that provides nourishment to the fetus.

Example Sentence: The amnion plays a crucial role in the transfer of nutrients from the mother to the developing fetus.

Noun

Definition: A thin, transparent membrane covering the eye's cornea.

Example Sentence: The amnion acts as a protective barrier for the cornea during certain eye surgeries.