: the serous fluid in which the embryo or fetus is suspended within the amnion
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Sepsis is a reaction to an infection, and the most common additional infection diagnosis in sepsis hospitalizations was chorioamnionitis, an infection of the amniotic fluid that can also cause early rupture of membranes.—Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025 At that point, the family was told that within two or three days the fetus would die because of the lack of amniotic fluid, Vogas recalled.—Nicole Villalpando, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024 The 35-year-old suffered an amniotic fluid embolism and spent 10 hours fighting for her life, but doctors couldn't save her.—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 Risks of dehydration during pregnancy include low amniotic fluid levels and preterm contractions.—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for amniotic fluid
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