{Amniotic acid}. (Chem.) [R.] See {Allantoin}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Amniotic — Am ni*ot ic, a. [Cf. F. amniotique.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the amnion; characterized by an amnion; as, the amniotic fluid; the amniotic sac. [1913 Webster] {Amniotic acid}. (Chem.) [R.] See {Allantoin}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Allantoin — Al*lan to*in, n. (Chem.) A crystalline, transparent, colorless substance found in the allantoic liquid of the fetal calf; formerly called allantoic acid and amniotic acid. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pregnancy — /preg neuhn see/, n., pl. pregnancies. the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant. [1520 30; PREGN(ANT) + ANCY] * * * Process of human gestation that takes place in the female s body as a fetus develops, from fertilization to birth (see… … Universalium
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