amniotic fluid
nounUK /ˌæmniˈɒtɪk ˈfluːɪd/
US /ˌæmniˈɑːtɪk ˈfluːɪd/
The water that surrounds and protects a baby growing inside its mother.
The doctor checked the amniotic fluid to make sure the baby was safe.
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2. The fluid within the amnion that cushions the embryo or fetus.
Amniotic fluid levels are monitored during prenatal checkups.
3. A liquid sample collected by amniocentesis for medical testing.
The lab analyzed the amniotic fluid for genetic information.
4. In veterinary science, the protective fluid surrounding a developing animal in the womb.
Reptile eggs contain amniotic fluid to protect the embryo.