Amniotic Fluid
| Definition: |
Amniotic cavity fluid which is produced by the AMNION and fetal lungs and kidneys. |
| Notes: |
intra-amniotic injections do not go here: use AMNION + INJECTIONS; excess fluid and hydramnios = POLYHYDRAMNIOS; fluid deficiency = OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS |
| Also Called: |
Amniotic Fluid Index |
Amniotic Fluid Definitions and Terms
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