Definition of Amniotic fluid embolism

1. Noun. (pathology) A complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta ¹

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Medical Definition of Amniotic fluid embolism

1. Obstruction and constriction of pulmonary blood vessels by amniotic fluid entering the maternal circulation, causing obstetric shock. See: amniotic fluid syndrome. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amniotic Fluid Embolism

amnioscopies
amnioscopy
amniota
amniote
amniotes
amniotic
amniotic amputation
amniotic band syndrome
amniotic cavity
amniotic corpuscle
amniotic duct
amniotic ectoderm
amniotic fluid
amniotic fluid embolism
amniotic fluid embolisms
amniotic fluid syndrome
amniotic fold
amniotic raphe
amniotic sac
amniotic sacs
amniotome
amniotomies
amniotomy
amobarbital
amobarbital sodium
amobarbitals
amock
amodiaquine

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