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Noun: amniotic fluid  ,am-nee'ó-tik 'floo-id
  1. The serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
    - amnionic fluid, waters

Derived forms: amniotic fluids

Type of: bodily fluid, body fluid, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], liquid body substance

Part of: amniotic cavity

Encyclopedia: Amniotic fluid