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Allantois.
Allantois - as a noun
The vascular fetal membrane that lies below the chorion and develops from the hindgut in many embryonic higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
Example Sentences
"The allantois is an embryonic membrane involved in the excretion of waste products and gas exchange in reptiles, birds, and mammals."
"During development, the allantois fuses with the chorion to form the chorioallantoic membrane in avian embryos."
"The allantois plays a crucial role in the transport of nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus in mammals."
"In humans, the allantois regresses during embryonic development and is reduced to a small, non-functional remnant called the urachus."
"The allantois arises from the hindgut in early vertebrate embryos."
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Is ALLANTOIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allantois is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLANTOIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ALLANTOIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allantois is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLANTOIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
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Valid WordALLANTOIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
