fluid membrane
61amniotic fluid — noun In placental mammals, a fluid contained within the amnion membrane that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus …
62synovial fluid — viscous fluid secreted by a synovial membrane and used to lubricate joints (Anatomy) …
63cerebrospinal fluid — noun Anatomy clear watery fluid which fills the space between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater …
64serous fluid — n. any of several serumlike fluids in the body cavities, esp. in those lined with serous membrane …
65haemostatic diaphragm or membrane — (ARTHROPODA) In some arthropods, an obstruction device between femur and trochanter preventing fluid loss after autotomy; an occlusive diaphragm …
66serous membrane — Anat., Zool. any of various thin membranes, as the peritoneum, that line certain cavities of the body and exude a serous fluid. Also called serosa. [1865 70] * * * …
67ruptured membrane — noun During pregnancy, a premature rupture in which amniotic fluid is discharged from the uterus and vagina putting encumbent infant at risk for infection …
68premature membrane rupture — (PROM), premature rupture of membranes rupture of the fetal membranes before the onset of labor, with leakage of amniotic fluid from the vagina …
69serous membrane — se′rous mem′brane n. anat. zool. zool. any of various thin membranes, as the peritoneum, that line certain cavities of the body and exude a serous fluid Also called serosa • Etymology: 1865–70 …
70serous membrane — /sɪərəs ˈmɛmbreɪn/ (say searruhs membrayn) noun any of various thin membranes, as the peritoneum, which line certain cavities of the body and exude a serous fluid …
