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Definition:
The inner
of two membranes surrounding a fetus during pregnancy. It contains the amniotic fluid.
Related Terms
• Monozygotic
• Chorion
• Monoamnionic
• Diamnionic
Amniotic Fluid
About.com's Pregnancy & Birth Guide presents this collection of information about the role of the amnion during prengnacy.
The Process of Twinning
This diagram contrasts the difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins. It illustrates the different scenarios that can exist in amnionic cavity structure.
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