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amnios

/ˈæmniˌɒs/ /ˈæmniˌoʊs/

Meanings
noun
Amnion

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the amnios, or amniotic sac, is what protects the baby during pregnancy. "
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Illustration pregnancy

pregnancy noun

/ˈprɛɡnənsi/ /ˈprɛɡnənsɪ/

The condition of being pregnant.

"Maria's pregnancy was a happy surprise for her family. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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what adverb

/wɔt/ /wʌt/ [wʌɾ] /wɒt/

(Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.

"My brother said he was going to help with the dishes. What, he's never done a chore before! "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration amnion

amnion noun

/ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɑːn/

The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.

"The doctor explained that the amnion, a protective sac filled with fluid, cushions the baby inside the womb. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration baby

baby noun

/ˈbeɪbi/

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

"The baby slept soundly in its crib, a peaceful sound in the busy household. "

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protects verb

/pɹəˈtɛkts/ /pɹoʊˈtɛkts/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration amniotic

amniotic adjective

/æmniˈɒtɪk/ /æmniˈɑːtɪk/

Pertaining to the amnion.

"The doctor checked the amniotic fluid to ensure the baby was healthy. "

Illustration sac

sac noun

/sæk/

A bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that typically contains a fluid.

"The doctor examined the fluid-filled sac near the patient's kidney. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "