Membranes
Medical term · M
Another word for the amniotic sac.
Related terms
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Amniotic sacThe pregnancy sac containing the baby and the amniotic fluid. It is sometimes also called "the membranes".
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ChorioamnionitisAn infection inside the uterus affecting the membranes (called the chorion and amnion) which surround the amniotic fluid.
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DemulcentA substance that soothes irritated tissues and mucous membranes.
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MeningesThe three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.