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Amniotic fluid

The clear fluid in the amniotic sac that surrounds the foetus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid cushions the fetus, protects it against infection, and stabilises its temperature. Throughout pregnancy, the amniotic fluid is constantly being replenished.

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