amnion nodosum
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Related to amnion nodosum: breech presentation, Prune belly syndrome
amnion
[am´ne-on]the innermost fetal membrane, which forms a sac filled with amniotic fluid that surrounds the embryo and later the fetus; as it enlarges it gradually obliterates the chorionic cavity and enfolds the umbilical cord. Called also bag of waters.
Amnion, chorion, and other embryonic membranes surrounding the embryo of a placental mammal. From Dorland's, 2000.
amnion nodo´sum a nodular condition of the fetal surface of the amnion, usually appearing near the insertion of the cord; it may be associated with multiple congenital abnormalities, especially hypoplastic kidneys and oligohydramnios.
am·ni·on no·do·sum
nodules in the amnion that consist of typical stratified squamous epithelium.
Synonym(s): squamous metaplasia of amnion
am·ni·on no·do·sum
(am'nē-on nō-dō'sŭm)Nodules in the amnion that consist of typical stratified squamous epithelium.
Synonym(s): squamous metaplasia of amnion.
Synonym(s): squamous metaplasia of amnion.