How Do You Spell AMNIOTIC?

Pronunciation: [ˌamnɪˈɒtɪk] (IPA)

The word "amniotic" is often misspelled due to the confusion between the letters "o" and "i". Amniotic refers to the fluid-filled sac that surrounds a developing embryo in the womb. Its correct phonetic transcription is /æmˈniː.ə.tɪk/. The first syllable "am" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the letters "ni" pronounced as "nee." The final syllable "otic" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, followed by the letters "tic" pronounced as "tik." Remembering this phonetic transcription can help you spell "amniotic" accurately.

AMNIOTIC Meaning and Definition

1. Amniotic is an adjective that refers to anything that is related to, or associated with, the amnion. The amnion is a membrane that lines the inside of the amniotic sac, a fluid-filled structure that surrounds and protects the embryo or fetus during development in amniotes, such as reptiles, birds, and mammals.

   In biological terms, amniotic often denotes the substance or fluid within the amniotic sac, known as amniotic fluid, which provides a protective environment for the developing embryo or fetus. This fluid is derived from the mother's blood and is primarily composed of water, electrolytes, and various nutrients, enabling the exchange of gases and waste products with the developing organism.

   Amniotic fluid serves several crucial functions, including cushioning the embryo or fetus against physical shocks, maintaining a stable temperature, preventing dehydration, and facilitating fetal movement and musculoskeletal development.

   Additionally, the amnion is responsible for producing and secreting the amniotic fluid, sealing the embryo or fetus within the amniotic sac, and contributing to the formation of the placenta. It acts as a barrier that protects the developing organism from infections and other external factors.

   Overall, the term "amniotic" relates to the unique and vital components of the amniotic sac and its contents, playing a pivotal role in the embryonic or fetal development and survival in amniotes.

2. Relating to the amnion, amnionic.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for AMNIOTIC *

• amnotic 41.1764705%
• amnitoic 11.7647058%
• amiotic 11.7647058%
• amnioic 11.7647058%
• amnoiotic 11.7647058%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for AMNIOTIC

• ambiotic
• agnotic
• amnionnic
• amniotta
• ammiotic
• imniotic
• amniotia
• ateliotic
• amnissic
• Ampistic
• Amfidetic
• Amdiotic
• Ambtotic
• Anmnaiotic
• amiotec
• amiotc

Etymology of AMNIOTIC

The word "amniotic" is derived from the Greek word "amnion", which means "a bowl, a fluid-filled membrane". It is ultimately derived from the word "ainos", meaning "lamb". The usage of "amnion" in Greek referred specifically to the inner fetal membrane that surrounds and protects the developing embryo. The term "amniotic" subsequently emerged in English to describe anything related to the amnion, including the amniotic fluid within the amniotic sac during pregnancy.

Similar spelling words for AMNIOTIC

• amitosis,
• Amidst.