allantois

allantois

See also: allantóis

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek ἀλλαντοειδής (allantoeidḗs, “sausage-shaped”). See αλλαντικό.

Noun

allantois (plural allantoises or allantoides)

1. (anatomy) A sac, having a number of functions, that develops in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles.

Synonyms

• allantoic sac
• allantoid

Translations

sac in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles

Irish: allantóis f

Portuguese: alantoide m

Anagrams

• Atlas lion