Amniotic Fluid

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
AF
Pronunciation
/ˈæmniɔtɪk fluɪd/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Conclusion amniotic fluid culture for prenatal diagnosis is very safe and reliable.
  2. Amniotic fluid embolization can have the same outcome as a large saddle pulmonary embolus.
  3. If you become too dehydrated, it can affect amniotic fluid and blood flow to the baby.
  4. It can differentiate between amniotic fluid, water, cow's milk or human milk.
  5. The amniotic fluid and membrane cushion the fetus against bumps and jolts to the mother's body.

Other meanings of AF