Definition of Embryonic membrane

1. Noun. The inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth).

Exact synonyms: Caul, Veil
Generic synonyms: Fetal Membrane
Group relationships: Placenta

Medical Definition of Embryonic membrane

1. A structure or tissue that develops from the fertilised ovum but does not form part of the embryo proper. Synonym: embryonic membrane, extraembryonic membrane. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Embryonic Membrane

embryonal tumour
embryonal tumour of ciliary body
embryonary
embryonate
embryonated
embryones
embryonic
embryonic axis
embryonic blastoderm
embryonic cell
embryonic circulation
embryonic disk
embryonic haemoglobin
embryonic induction
embryonic membrane (current term)
embryonic shield
embryonic stem-cell research
embryonic structures
embryonic tissue
embryonical
embryonically
embryoniclike
embryoniferous
embryoniform
embryonization
embryonoid
embryons
embryony

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