amniotic fluid

noun

: the serous fluid in which the embryo or fetus is suspended within the amnion

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As soon as she was born, Noel underwent a procedure to to remove the amniotic fluid from her bowel. — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Plus Einesman is unhappy with the way the incision looked — the amniotic fluid should come flooding out of the uterus, and this was more of a puddle. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Flavors that are passed through amniotic fluid to the developing fetus prime the future baby to accept the cuisine of the family. — Kathleen Keller, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026 There was also a decrease in amniotic fluid, which protects the fetus and provides other benefits during pregnancy, the zoo said. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amniotic fluid

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First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amniotic fluid was in 1807

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amniotic fluid

noun
: the serous fluid in which the embryo and fetus is suspended within the amnion

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