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amniotic band

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Main Entry: amniotic band
Function: noun
: strands of amniotic tissue that are formed by premature rupture of the amnion and that become entangled especially in theextremities of the developing fetus often limiting growth and resulting in various physical abnormalities (as limb or digit distortion or amputation)
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