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amniotic bands


The strands of amniotic tissue adherent to the embryo or foetus; they may cause constriction of embryonic limbs.

See: congenital amputation.

Synonym: amniotic adhesions, annular band, constriction ring, Simonart's bands, Simonart's ligaments, Simonart's threads, Streeter's bands.