Meaning of the word "amniotic fluid" in English

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amniotic fluid

US /ˌæm.niˈɑː.t̬ɪk ˈfluː.ɪd/
UK /ˌæm.niˈɑː.t̬ɪk ˈfluː.ɪd/
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Noun

1.

the fluid surrounding a fetus within the amnion

Example:
The doctor checked the level of amniotic fluid during the ultrasound.
A rupture of the membranes releases the amniotic fluid.
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