For Amniotic Sac we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Developmental Psychology, Female Health, Health, Human Body, Pregnancy, Sex and Women's Health.

Amniotic Sac (Developmental Psychology)

A double-layered membrane formed from the fusion of the amnion and chorion; it encloses the embryo and is filled with amniotic fluid.

Amniotic Sac (Female Health)

The sac surrounding the baby that is filled with amniotic fluid. During an amniocentesis, a small amount of fluid is removed from a needle that is inserted into the amniotic sac.

Amniotic Sac (Health)

A thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with amniotic fluid - liquid made by the fetus and the amnion (the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta) which protects the fetus from injury and helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.

Amniotic Sac (Human Body)

a fluid-filled pouch in the uterus, made of a membrane called the amnion, which encloses the embryo and protects it from trauma. When a pregnant woman's 'waters break', the amniotic sac has ruptured, releasing the fluid within.

Amniotic Sac (Pregnancy)

Amniotic sac is the sac that surrounds the baby inside the womb which contains the baby, the placenta and amniotic fluid.

Amniotic Sac (Sex)

The pouch that contains the amniotic fluid.

Amniotic Sac (Women's Health)

During pregnancy, the amniotic sac is formed within the uterus and encloses the fetus. This sac bursts normally during the birthing process, releasing the amniotic fluid. A popular term for the amniotic sac with the amniotic fluid is the bag of waters.

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