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Definition of Amniotic Sac

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Updated February 19, 2010

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The amniotic sac inside the uterus contains the fetus and amniotic fluid.

The amniotic sac inside the uterus contains the fetus and amniotic fluid.

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Definition: The amniotic sac is a thin membrane inside the uterus of a pregnant woman, made up of two layers and filled with amniotic fluid. The embryo or fetus grows inside the amniotic sac, and the amniotic fluid cushions the growing baby.
Also Known As: bag of waters, membranes, caul
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