| Amniotic fluid | |
|---|---|
 10-week-old human fetus surrounded by amniotic fluid within the amniotic sac | |
| Identifiers | |
| MeSH | D000653 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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.
For humans, the amniotic fluid is commonly called water or waters (Latin liquor amnii).