ALLANTOIC

allantoic

(adjective) relating to or characterized by an allantois

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

allantoic (not comparable)

Of, pertaining to or derived from the allantois.

Anagrams

• Callotian, antilocal

Source: Wiktionary


Al`lan*to"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. allantoïque.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or contained in, the allantois. Allantoic acid. (Chem.) See Allantoin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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