English noun: fetal membrane | |||
1. | fetal membrane (body) any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment or respiration or excretion of a developing fetus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | membrane, tissue layer | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | allantois, caul, embryonic membrane, umbilical, umbilical cord, veil | ||
Part holonym | amnion, amnios, amniotic sac, chorion | ||