| Term Name: | amniocyte |
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| Definition: | A cell of a fetus which is suspended in the amniotic fluid. Amniocytes are considered to arise from several tissues including fetal skin, the fetal urinary tract, umbilical cord, and the inner amniotic surface. |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0002323] |