allantoic
Americanadjective
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Origin of allantoic
First recorded in 1830–40; allanto(is) + -ic
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A crystalline, transparent, colorless substance found in the allantoic liquid of the fetal calf; Ð formerly called allantoic acid and amniotic acid.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
Immediately surrounding it is the liquor amnii, and within allantois is the allantoic fluid.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
Thus, the secondary, allantoic circulation gradually takes the place of the original vitelline circulation.
From The Evolution of Man — Volume 1 by Haeckel, Ernst Heinrich Philipp August
Observe the allantoic bladder, the spleen, gall bladder, portal vein, and pancreas.
From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
These urinary organs, acting as reservoir and duct for the urine excreted by the kidneys, originate from the innermost part of the allantoic pedicle.
From The Evolution of Man — Volume 2 by Haeckel, Ernst Heinrich Philipp August
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