English noun: amniotic fluid | |||
1. | amniotic fluid (body) the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion | ||
Samples | Before a woman gives birth her waters break. | ||
Synonyms | amnionic fluid, waters | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour, liquid body substance | ||
Part meronym | amniotic cavity | ||