amniotic fluid

noun

amniotic fluid

noun

US /ˌæm.niˈɑ.tɪk ˈflu.ɪd/

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology In placental mammals, a fluid contained within the amnion membrane that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus.

Synonyms
water, waters
Derived terms
amniotic fluid embolism

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