amniotic fluid

American  

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

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

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amniotic fluid British  

noun

1. the fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb

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amniotic fluid Scientific  

/ 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.

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amniotic fluid Cultural  

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

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Example Sentences

Jacqui died two hours later from an amniotic fluid embolism – a rare and life-threatening emergency.

From BBC

"I'm frightened that I could have a premature birth at any time and that my amniotic fluid isn't enough for the baby to grow in," she tells the BBC.

From BBC

Now Okula is leaning on the support of that online community — as well as his family and colleagues — after Hailey’s death from amniotic fluid embolism on March 29.

From Los Angeles Times

In another case in Florida, highlighted in the analysis, a woman showed up to the emergency room at 15 weeks pregnant leaking amniotic fluid.

From Salon

At the same time, when a pregnant woman’s amniotic fluid sac breaks during the second trimester, it puts the woman at an increased risk for infections like chorioamnionitis and sepsis.

From Salon