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Annular band

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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, simonarts bands, simonarts ligaments, simonarts threads, streeters bands.


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