AMNIONITIDES
\ˈamni͡ənˌɪta͡ɪdz], \ˈamniənˌɪtaɪdz], \ˈa_m_n_iə_n_ˌɪ_t_aɪ_d_z]\
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An inflammatory process involving the chorion, its fetal blood vessels, the umbilical cord, and the amnion by extension of the inflammation, as the amnion itself has no blood supply. This inflammatory process is potentially fatal to mother and fetus.
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