amniotic

American

[am-nee-ot-ik] / ˌæm niˈɒt ɪk /

Also amnionic

adjective

Anatomy, Zoology.

of, relating to, or having an amnion.

amniotic British

/ ˌæmnɪˈɒtɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the amnion

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Other Word Forms

postamniotic adjective

Etymology

Origin of amniotic

First recorded in 1815–25; amni(on) + -otic

Vocabulary lists containing amniotic

Animals (Zoology) - High School

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Izabela, 30, was at a hospital in Pszczyna, in southern Poland, after her amniotic fluid broke.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Six weeks ago, she lost a lot of amniotic fluid, putting her baby in danger.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Matthew Okula said he hopes his efforts help educate expecting mothers and encourage them to discuss the potential complication — amniotic fluid embolism — with their healthcare providers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

And then, during the second ultrasound, at 10 weeks: Three amniotic sacs, one placenta—a rare occurrence linked to pregnancy complications.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2025

If anything, he says it was the amniotic embolism that did it.

From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds

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