amniote

[ am-nee-oht ]
/ ˈæm niˌoʊt /

noun

any vertebrate of the group Amniota, comprising the reptiles, birds, and mammals, characterized by having an amnion during the embryonic stage.
Compare anamniote.

Origin of amniote

< New Latin amniota; see amnion, -ote

Words nearby amniote

amnionitis, amniorrhea, amniorrhexis, amnioscope, amnioscopy, amniote, amniotic, amniotic cavity, amniotic fluid, amniotic fold, amniotic sac

British Dictionary definitions for amniote

amniote
/ (ˈæmnɪəʊt) /

noun

any vertebrate animal, such as a reptile, bird, or mammal, that possesses an amnion, chorion, and allantois during embryonic development Compare anamniote

Scientific definitions for amniote

amniote
[ ăm′nē-ōt′ ]

Any of the vertebrates that have an amnion during embryonic development. Reptiles, birds, and mammals are amniotes.