amnio- root words — words with the amnio- root

The root amnio- comes from Greek amnion, meaning fetal membrane. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including amniocentesis, amnio, amniography, amnion, amnionic, amniote, amniotic, amniotomy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the amnio- root

Explore words with amnio- — words containing the amnio- root and sharing its sense of "fetal membrane". Examples include amniocentesis, amnio, amniography, amnion, amnionic, amniote, amniotic, amniotomy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does amnio- mean?

The amnio- root means fetal membrane, from Greek amnion. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.