sac
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In a dark room, a doctor pointed to an hourglass shape glowing on the ultrasound screen: There was her amniotic sac, funneling into her dilated cervix, and there was their tiny daughter’s foot, dipping out.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Then came the worst part: I passed the amniotic sac.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In these cases, the sheer size of the cell and the presence of a large yolk sac prevent the actin ring from fully closing.
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026
Knee and ankle issues began in 2017, then two years later she needed treatment for pericarditis - an inflammation of the fluid-filled sac around the heart - which was potentially career-ending.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025
When threatened, the Lobalug contracts its venom sac, blasting the attacker with poison.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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