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Amniotic fluid
Fluid surrounding a fetus within the amnion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The amniotic fluid is the protective liquid contained by the amniotic sac of a gravid amniote. This fluid serves as a cushion for the growing fetus, but also serves to facilitate the exchange of nutrients, water, and biochemical products between mother and fetus.
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For humans, the amniotic fluid is commonly called water or waters (Latin liquor amnii).