amniotic fluid

noun

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

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The core innovation lies in artificial womb technology, where a fetus develops in artificial amniotic fluid and receives nutrients through a hose, mimicking natural gestation. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025 Her amniotic fluid levels were also slightly elevated, prompting weekly appointments. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025 Minutes after their son, Crew, was born via cesarean section, Hailey went into cardiac arrest following an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 24 July 2025 Measuring fetal testosterone exposure would require continuous monitoring of levels in the amniotic fluid, which isn’t feasible. Julia Ries, Health, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for amniotic fluid

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amniotic fluid was in 1809

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“Amniotic fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amniotic%20fluid. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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