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Amniotic fluid

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amniotic fluid
n.
The fluid within the amnion that surrounds the fetus and protects it from injury.
Amniotic fluid
The liquid that surrounds the baby within the amniotic sac. Because it is composed mostly of fetal urine, a low amount of fluid can indicate inadequate placental blood flow to the fetus.
Mentioned in: Alpha-Fetoprotein Test, Antepartum Testing, Erythroblastosis Fetalis, Ichthyosis, Obstetrical Emergencies, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Prenatal Surgery, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Triple Screen
amniotic fluid (am´nēot´ik),
n a serum within the amniotic sac in which the embryo is immersed and cushioned.
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