amniotic fluid

noun

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

Examples of amniotic fluid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the lawsuit states that Griego suffered an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) during the delivery, meaning the fluid surrounding the fetus or fetal cells had entered her bloodstream, which can cause sudden heart-lung collapse and massive bleeding. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Surgeons partially exposed Maisie’s uterus before draining and replacing the amniotic fluid and gently pushing Theo’s organs inside his abdomen using keyhole surgery. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for amniotic fluid

• superfluid
• druid

Medical Definition

amniotic fluid

noun

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