Amniotic sac

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000501",
  "term": "Amniotic sac",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A fluid-filled membrane that surrounds and protects a developing embryo or fetus within the uterus. This sac contains amniotic fluid, which cushions the fetus from external impacts, maintains a constant temperature, and allows for fetal movement and lung development. The sac typically ruptures just before or during childbirth.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "amnion",
    "amniote",
    "birth",
    "chorion",
    "fetus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 721 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/amniotic-sac/"
}