adj
amniotic
am-nee-O-tihk
Amniotic (adj) means relating to the amnion, the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects a developing embryo. Example: “The doctor checked the level of amniotic fluid during the scan.”
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Relating to the amnion, the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects a developing embryo.
"The doctor checked the level of amniotic fluid during the scan."
How to use amniotic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with the protective fluid sac around a baby in the womb.
Common pairings
amniotic fluid
amniotic sac
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Etymology
From the Greek word amnion, originally meaning a bowl used to collect sacrificial blood, later applied to the membrane surrounding an unborn animal.
Synonyms
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amnionic
Rhymes for amniotic
biotic
exotic
erotic
robotic
chaotic
idiotic
neurotic
narcotic
hypnotic
probiotic
patriotic
symbiotic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “amniotic” mean?
The word “amniotic” means relating to the amnion, the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects a developing embryo. In plain terms, describes anything to do with the protective fluid sac around a baby in the womb.
How do you pronounce “amniotic”?
“Amniotic” is pronounced am-nee-O-tihk (/æmniˈɑtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “amniotic” in a sentence?
Here is “amniotic” used in a sentence: “The doctor checked the level of amniotic fluid during the scan.”
What part of speech is “amniotic”?
“Amniotic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “amniotic” come from?
The word “amniotic” comes from Greek. From the Greek word amnion, originally meaning a bowl used to collect sacrificial blood, later applied to the membrane surrounding an unborn animal.
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