(n) the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion, Syn. waters, amnionic fluid, Example:before a woman gives birth her waters break
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ Cf. F. amniotique. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the amnion; characterized by an amnion; as, the amniotic fluid; the amniotic sac. [ 1913 Webster ]
Amniotic acid. (Chem.) [ R. ] See Allantoin. [ 1913 Webster ]