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Review
. 2005 May;25(5):341-8.
doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211290.

Amniotic fluid: not just fetal urine anymore

Mark A Underwood  1 , William M Gilbert, Michael P Sherman
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Review

Amniotic fluid: not just fetal urine anymore

Mark A Underwood et al. J Perinatol. 2005 May.

Abstract

Amniotic fluid (AF) is a complex substance essential to fetal well-being. This article reviews recent discoveries and the current understanding of the origin and circulation of AF and its nutritive, protective, and diagnostic functions. Future directions for AF research are also discussed.

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