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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

Example Sentences

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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

"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 • Jun. 3, 2025

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 • 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

The room was windowless like the slaughterhouse ramp and tinged with the amniotic scent of the sea.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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