amniotic

adjective

pertaining to the amnion

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /æmniˈɒtɪk/ / /æmniˈɑtɪk/

adj

Etymology: Likely borrowed from French amniotique, from Ancient Greek ἀμνίον (amníon, “vessel for collecting the blood from sacrifices”). Equivalent to amnion + -otic.

Pertaining to the amnion.