clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) during pregnancy. It is contained in the amniotic sac. amputation - removal of part or all of a body part, except for organs in the body. It usually takes place during surgery in a hospital operating room. It is done because of injury to the body part or problems from diabetes, hardening of the arteries, or any other illness that impairs blood circulation. It is also done to prevent the spread of bone cancer. Many amputees are able to be fitted with an artificial limb.
The water-like fluid, also known as “bag of waters,” that fills the amniotic sac surrounding the developing baby. This fluid supports and protects the baby, permits it to move around, prevents heat loss and provides a barrier to infection.
fluid in the amniotic cavity, the space between the developing embryo (or fetus) and amnion; the fluid is produced initially as a filtrate from maternal blood and later, from fetal urine
the fluid inside the amniotic sac. The fluid serves to cushion and protect the fetus.
The fluid that fills the amnion in which the embryo floats.
the liquid which surrounds the embryo of reptiles, birds and mammals. The liquid is contained in a cavity or sac which is lined with membrane.
The liquid, which is produced by both the fetal membranes and the fetus that surrounds the baby during pregnancy. The liter of fluid at term serves to protect the fetus during pregnancy and also provide active chemical exchange. The amniotic fluid consists of maternal and fetal plasma in varying concentrations. The pH of the fluid is almost neutral and clear, although lipids and desquamated fetal cells can make it cloudy.
fills amniotic cavity totally encloses and cushions the embryo. Amniotic fluid enters both the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract following rupture of the buccopharyngeal membrane. The late fetus swallows amniotic fluid.
the fluid that surrounds the foetus in the womb, protecting it and the umbilical cord from trauma or compression. Amniotic fluid is also essential for the development of the gastro-intestinal, pulmonary and skeletal systems. It is made up of a variety of substances, including foetal urine and skin and pulmonary secretions. Amniotic fluid is replaced at a rate of once every three hours.
the liquid contained in the amniotic sac, also known as the bag of waters.
The fluid around the foetus.
This is the fluid surrounding the fetus in the uterus which protects it during pregnancy and labour. It contains substances and cells from the baby, which can be removed by amniocentesis and examined.
The fluid inside the amnion (amniotic sac) which surrounds the baby. It helps to protect the baby from injury, maintains an even temperature, and keeps the amniotic sac from sticking to the baby. About one third of the fluid is replaced each hour which is why it is important for the mother to drink enough water and eat enough salt.
Fluid that surrounds the fetus in the amniotic sac within the uterus.
the watery fluid that fills the amniotic sac and cushions the developing fetus against injury and shock and provides constant temperature in the amniotic sac.
A liquid surrounding the unborn baby in the uterus, containing urine and skin cells shed by the unborn baby; the water that breaks when you are ready to give birth
Water-like fluid that surrounds the baby in the mother's uterus.
The liquid surrounding the fetus in utero. It absorbs shocks, permits fetal movement, and prevents heat loss.
Amniotic fluid is the liquid surrounding the baby in the womb or, the ‘water' that breaks when a woman is ready to give birth.
Fluid inside the membrane that forms a sac around the embryo and later the foetus. This buoyant fluid helps the foetus grow uniformly, helps the bones and muscles develop, and allows the baby to move within the uterus.
The fluid within the amniotic cavity in which the fetus "floats." Some believe that the amniotic fluid contains substances that may be harmful to exposed bowel loops in gastroschisis, and could be partially responsible for the "peel" seen in some patients
The fluid that surrounds a developing fetus.
the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion; "before a woman gives birth her waters break"
The fluid confined by the amnion.
The fluid surrounding the fetus inside the uterus.
the fluid contained in the amniotic sac which surrounds the baby.
fluid surrounding the baby in the uterus. It serves the following functions for the baby: protection, temperature regulation, freedom of movement, and circulation of fluid in the baby.
A protective liquid, consisting mostly of water, filling the sac surrounding the foetus in the uterus.
The fluid in which the embryo or fetus is suspended within the womb (the embryonic sac inside the uterus).
The water surrounding a developing baby.
am-nee-ot-tick Liquid surrounding the growing embryo and protecting it.
Watery-fluid that bathes the fetus keeping it suspended to act as a protective cushion
A liquid consisting mostly of water made by the amnion (see amniotic sac) and the fetus. It usually totals 1500 ml at night months. It surrounds the fetus during pregnancy, providing it with protection.
clear liquid that surrounds and protects the fetus throughout pregnancy.
The fluid inside the amniotic sac (aka bag of water) that surrounds and protects the baby during pregnancy
the fluid in the uterus that surrounds the fetus that contains fetal cells; testable by amniocentesis for chromosomally inherited diseases. The fluid itself can also be tested for biochemicals that might indicate risk for fetal disease.[close window
(Membranes, bag of waters) clear watery substance which serves many functions for the baby: (1) regulates temperature; (2) it acts as a seal to protect the baby from infection.
Fluid surrounding the baby. There is approximately a quart of fluid at full term. About one third of this fluid is continuously replenished every hour.
the fluid contained within the amnion, or innermost membrane of the uterus, that envelopes the fetus during pregnancy.
the water in the sac surrounding the fetus in the mother's uterus.
The fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb.
The clear straw-coloured liquid in the amniotic sac in which the fetus grows. It cushions the baby against pressure and knocks, allows the baby to move around and grow without restriction, helps the lungs develop, keeps the baby at a constant temperature, and provides a barrier against infection.
This is a liquid of mostly water that surrounds the baby and protects it while it's in the uterus. When a woman's water breaks it is the amniotic fluid that is released, in preparation for the baby's birth.
A fluid in the embryonic sac which protects the developing fetus.
Fluid that surrounds and cushions the fetus in its mother’s womb.
The fluid within the amniotic sac that surrounds the embryo or fetus.
The liquid within the uterus that cushions the fetus during growth.
The fluid in which the fetus develops.
The fluid inside the sac which holds the fetus.
Fluid that fills the innermost membrane, the amnion, that envelopes the developing embryo or fetus.
the fluid that's in the uterus during a pregnancy and surrounds the growing fetus.
the fluid that surrounds the fetus during development, formed primarily by the fetal urine.
fluid that surrounds the fetus and acts as a shock absorber to prevent injury
Clear fluid in the amniotic sac in which the fetus grows. Cushions the fetus, allows for fetal movement, helps the lungs develop, stabilizes the baby's temperature, and provides a barrier against infection.
The liquid within the uterus in which the fetus lives until birth.
This protective liquid, consisting mostly of water, fills in the sac surrounding the fetus.
The clear fluid in the amniotic sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid cushions the fetus, protects it against infection, and stabilizes its temperature. Throughout pregnancy, the amniotic fluid is constantly being replenished.
the liquid surrounding and protecting the baby within the amniotic sac throughout pregnancy.
The amniotic fluid is the liquid surrounding the baby inside the amniotic sac.
The baby floats inside the amniotic sac, a double walled sac filled with amniotic fluid. This watery environment protects the baby as he grows and allows him to move around freely. Too much or too little amniotic fluid can indicate a problem with the baby. Some of the baby’s cells are present in the amniotic fluid so if necessary a sample of the fluid can be taken and checked to detect certain conditions in the baby such as Down’s syndrome. See Amniocentesis.
The fluid that surrounds the fetus in the amniotic sac in the womb.
Fluid that fills the amniotic cavity; cushions and supports the embryo or fetus.
clear fluid that surrounds a foetus during pregnancy and cushions and protects it
The liquid in the amniotic sac that cushions the fetus and regulates temperature in the placental environment. Amniotic fluid also contains fetal cells.
Fluid within the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the developing fetus; it contains fetal cells shed by the fetus.
The fluid which, contained in the sac of membranes known as the amnion, surrounds the fetus and provides a shock absorber and a secondary vehicle for the exchange of body chemicals with the mother.