Amniotic Fluid

**Semantic type:** Body Substance

**Definition:** The fluid within the amniotic cavity which surrounds and protects the developing embryo. It is initially produced by the amnion and then later by the lungs and kidneys. The amount at term normally varies from 500 to 2000 ml.

**Synonyms:** - AMNIOTIC FLUID - AMNIOTIC FLUID - Amniotic fluid - Aqua Amnii - Aqua Amnii - FLUID, AMNIOTIC - Human Amniotic Fluid - Liquor Amnii - Waters (Amniotic Fluid) - amniotic fluid