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amnio

amnio

1 8.6
The fluid that surrounds and protects a baby in the womb
  • noun
  • /ˈæmni.oʊ/
  • Informal
translation icon : líquido amniótico
  • Many parents choose to undergo an amnio to screen for potential genetic disorders.

Examples

  • - My wife had an amnio.

    The Last Full Measure (2020)

  • The amnio confirmed what we suspected from the blood work.

    The Grudge (2019)

  • Baby B had limited amnio, she was shrink wrapped and she had no visible bladder.

  • The doctor explained that the amnio helps to assess the baby's health during pregnancy.

  • After the test, we learned that the amnio indicated everything was normal with the fetus.

Synonyms

waters
vsamnio
  • Specialized
110 8.0

The liquid around a baby inside the womb that is released when the sac breaks

is the informal short word for the fluid rather than just after sac rupture
amniotic fluid
vsamnio
  • Specialized
9 4.2

Clear slightly yellow liquid that surrounds and protects a developing baby in the womb

is an informal shortened word used instead of that formal term
amnionic fluid
vsamnio
  • Specialized
5.8

The clear watery fluid that surrounds and protects a baby in the womb

is the informal short form of that same formal expression

Surface Forms

amnio singular
amnios plural

Etymology

Amnio is also used as a short form for amniotic fluid, the liquid that surrounds and protects the baby in the womb. The word comes from Greek amnion, from amnos meaning 'lamb', so you can remember amnio as the fluid of the little 'sac' that holds the baby.