Relating to or connected with the amnion, the membrane surrounding a developing fetus.
From amnion plus the adjectival suffix -ac. This is an older or more technical variant of 'amniotic,' reflecting older English medical terminology preferences.
While 'amniotic' became the standard term, 'amniac' survives in certain medical contexts, showing how medical terminology often has competing forms before one wins out.
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