: the serous fluid in which the embryo or fetus is suspended within the amnion
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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 The woman suffered from additional complications and polyhydramnios, extra amniotic fluid, and after multiple hospital visits, Louise was told that Pandora's heart had stopped beating.—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 Moments after birth, the cow stands and starts vigorously licking her wet calf — clearing amniotic fluid to ensure the calf’s breathing, stimulating circulation and drying its coat to prevent heat loss.—Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 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 See All Example Sentences for amniotic fluid