amniotic fluid

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noun Anatomy, Zoology.

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

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Words nearby amniotic fluid

amniocentesis, amniography, amnion, amniote, amniotic, amniotic fluid, amniotic sac, amn't, amobarbital, “A Modest Proposal”, amoeba

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How to use amniotic fluid in a sentence

These taste buds start developing in utero, and fetuses pick up on flavors floating around in the amniotic fluid.
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Chronic uncertainty surrounds children living under occupation like amniotic fluid.
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In some instances amniotic fluid stained with blood escapes.
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The constant presence of nutritive substances in the amniotic fluid during the whole period of gestation.
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A special coat for confinement purposes, stained with blood and amniotic fluid, is liable to convey infection.
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British Dictionary definitions for amniotic fluid

amniotic fluid

noun

the fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb

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Scientific definitions for amniotic fluid

amniotic fluid

[ ăm′nē-ŏt′ĭk ]

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.

Cultural definitions for amniotic fluid

amniotic fluid

[ (am-nee-ot-ik) ]

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