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Examples of amniotic fluid in a Sentence
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An amniotic allograft uses human amniotic fluid or membrane to heal wounds.
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Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2024
Carrying twins comes with additional amniotic fluid and blood volume that adds an extra load to the placenta, which can trigger preterm labor.
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Kristin Myers, The Conversation, 4 June 2024
The sudden, dramatic gush of amniotic fluid immediately followed by the onset of regular intense contractions has become the default visual.
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Elizabeth Stein, Cnm, Parents, 7 June 2024
This procedure tests a small amount of amniotic fluid (the fluid surrounding the fetus) that’s removed with a small needle.
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Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 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 7 Jul. 2024.
Medical Definition
amniotic fluid
noun
: the serous fluid in which the embryo and fetus is suspended within the amnion
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