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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
Foggy memory: Marisa Christie survived a rare post-birth complication known as amniotic fluid embolism, which caused the Texas mother to forget the birth of her triplets.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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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 16 Jan. 2025.
Medical Definition
amniotic fluid
noun
: the serous fluid in which the embryo and fetus is suspended within the amnion
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