Noun: amniotic fluid ,am-nee'ó-tik 'floo-id
- The serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
"Doctors may perform an amniocentesis to analyse the amniotic fluid for genetic abnormalities";
- 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