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amniotic fluid
This term is a technical medical compound used primarily in obstetric and neonatal contexts. It carries a neutral, clinical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing pregnancy complications or prenatal health.
As a mass noun, it refers to the substance as a whole rather than individual units. It is never pluralized in a medical context; instead, clinicians refer to the "volume" or "level" of the fluid to describe quantity, using terms like oligohydramnios for too little or polyhydramnios for too much.
Meanings
Examples
The fetus floats in amniotic fluid to protect it from physical impact.
I think my water just broke, which means the amniotic fluid is leaking.
A small sample of amniotic fluid was collected for genetic testing.
The amniotic fluid helps the baby develop its lungs by being inhaled and exhaled.
Is there enough amniotic fluid around the baby according to the ultrasound?
The doctor checked for meconium staining in the amniotic fluid after birth.
Amniotic fluid maintains a constant temperature for the developing embryo.
The sudden rupture of the membrane released the amniotic fluid.