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Examples of amniotic fluid in a Sentence
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This procedure tests a small amount of amniotic fluid (the fluid surrounding the fetus) that’s removed with a small needle.
—Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024
So while there will not be blood, there will be poop, amniotic fluid, vaginal discharge and breast milk, sometimes literally all over the place.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
An organoid, built from amniotic fluid taken anytime after 16 weeks of pregnancy, could mimic the condition and give surgeons like De Coppi insight into which fetuses might benefit from surgery.
—Paolo De Coppi, TIME, 2 May 2024
Shamrock was stained by the bile pigment, which can sometimes mix with a pup's amniotic fluid, while in utero.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
This increased the likelihood of a severe buildup of amniotic fluid, which could cause her uterus to rupture and possibly kill her.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 Feb. 2024
Here's how to tell the difference: Urine has a yellowish color and smells like ammonia, while amniotic fluid is usually odorless, says Brichter.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Low amniotic fluid also means there is no cushion for protection.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024
This paper changes color when it's exposed to amniotic fluid.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1809, in the meaning defined above
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“Amniotic fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amniotic%20fluid. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
amniotic fluid
noun
: the serous fluid in which the embryo and fetus is suspended within the amnion
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