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amniótico

amniotic

adjective ahm-nyoh-TEE-koh Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Origin: Greek amnion (the membrane surrounding the foetus)

Usage Note

Amniótico is a medical adjective used almost exclusively in the phrases líquido amniótico ('amniotic fluid') and saco amniótico ('amniotic sac'). The stress falls on the third syllable from the end, making it an esdrújula and requiring the written accent. The feminine form is amniótica.

Examples

"El líquido amniótico protege al feto."

Natural Translation

The amniotic fluid protects the foetus.

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