- 1. n. The outer membrane which invests the fetus in the womb; also, the similar membrane investing many ova at certain stages of development. Source: opted
- 2. n. The true skin, or cutis. Source: opted
- 3. n. The outer membrane of seeds of plants. Source: opted
- 4. n. the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. (Anat.) (a) The outer membrane which invests the fetus in the womb; also, the similar membrane investing many ova at certain stages of development. (b) The true skin, or cutis. 2. (Bot.) The outer membrane of seeds of plants. Source: webster
- 6. n. the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) Source: ecdict
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