amniotic fluid

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.

1. the watery fluid in the amnion, in which the embryo is suspended.

amniotic fluid

noun

1. the fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb

amniotic fluid

/ ăm′nē-ŏt′ĭk /

1. The watery fluid within the amnion that surrounds the fetus. Amniotic fluid cushions the fetus from injury, allows movement, and helps to stabilize temperature. The composition of the fluid changes over the course of gestation. Initially, amniotic fluid is similar to maternal plasma. As the fetus develops, phospholipids originating from the lungs, fetal cells, lanugo, and urine are deposited in the fluid.

amniotic fluid

1. The fluid , resembling salt water, contained in the amniotic sac ; the embryo or fetus floats in the amniotic fluid.

Example Sentences

These taste buds start developing in utero, and fetuses pick up on flavors floating around in the amniotic fluid.

From Popular-Science

Chronic uncertainty surrounds children living under occupation like amniotic fluid.

From The Daily Beast

In some instances amniotic fluid stained with blood escapes.

From Project Gutenberg

The constant presence of nutritive substances in the amniotic fluid during the whole period of gestation.

From Project Gutenberg

A special coat for confinement purposes, stained with blood and amniotic fluid, is liable to convey infection.

From Project Gutenberg