Defenition of the word fetal membrane
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Defenition of the word fetal membrane
- the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)
- any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment of respiration or excretion of a developing fetus
- any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment or respiration or excretion of a developing fetus
Synonyms for the word fetal membrane
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- caul
- embryonic membrane
- veil
Hyponyms for the word fetal membrane
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- allantois
- caul
- embryonic membrane
- umbilical
- umbilical cord
- veil
Hypernyms for the word fetal membrane
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