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1. (n.) amniotic fluid
the watery fluid in the amnion, in which the embryo is suspended.
Etymology: (1850–55)
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1. (noun) amniotic fluid, amnionic fluid, waters
the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
"before a woman gives birth her waters break"
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1. amniotic fluid
A clear, yellowish liquid that envelopes the FETUS inside the sac of AMNION. In the first trimester, it is likely a transudate of maternal or fetal plasma. In the second trimester, amniotic fluid derives primarily from fetal lung and kidney. Cells or substances in this fluid can be removed for prenatal diagnostic tests (AMNIOCENTESIS).
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