amnio- root words — words with the amnio- root

The root amnio- comes from Greek amnion, meaning fetal membrane. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including amniocentesis. 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. 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.