amnion
IPA/ˈæmniən/
IPA/ˈæmniɑːn/
amnion — noun
- amnionsingular
- amnionsplural
1. the thin inner layer of tissue that wraps around an unborn baby or animal and ho
1.名詞C2
釋義
the thin inner layer of tissue that wraps around an unborn baby or animal and holds the watery liquid in which it grows
例句
During the scan, Dr. Salma pointed to the thin amnion around the baby.
the amnion's position around an unborn baby
The amnion broke early, so Minh's mother rushed to the hospital.
In biology class, Stefan drew the amnion as a clear bag of fluid.
Inside the egg, the amnion keeps the tiny chick warm and safe.
Femi watched the amnion stretch as the tiny lamb grew inside it.
同義詞
- amniotic membrane
the full clinical name for the same inner membrane
用法筆記
Distinguish from the wider 'amniotic sac': the amnion is only the inner membrane, while the amniotic sac is the whole fluid-filled bag, including the outer layer.
常見錯誤
❌The baby floats in the amnion.
✅The baby floats in the amniotic fluid.
💡the amnion is the thin membrane, not the liquid itself.