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Definition of Amnion

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Amnion: A thin membrane that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The amnion is the inner of the two fetal membranes (the chorion is the outer one), and it contains the amniotic fluid.