Waters
Waters (Medicine)
Waters (/ˈwɔːtərz/; from Old English "wæter") is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to various fluids in the human body. It is often used in the context of pregnancy, where it refers to the amniotic fluid that surrounds and protects the fetus in the womb.
Etymology
The term "waters" comes from the Old English "wæter", which has the same meaning as the modern English word "water". In a medical context, it is believed to have been first used to refer to bodily fluids in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Amniotic Fluid: The fluid surrounding a fetus within the amniotic sac. It allows the fetus to move freely without the walls of the uterus being too tight against its body.
- Amniotic Sac: The sac in the uterus where the fetus develops. It is filled with amniotic fluid (waters).
- Uterus: The female organ in which a fetus develops. It is where the amniotic sac and waters are located during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy: The period of time when a fetus develops inside a woman's uterus. The waters play a crucial role in protecting the fetus during this time.
See Also
- Breaking of the Waters: The release of the amniotic fluid (waters) from the amniotic sac, typically as a sign of the onset of labour.
- Oligohydramnios: A condition characterized by a deficiency in amniotic fluid (waters).
- Polyhydramnios: A condition characterized by an excess of amniotic fluid (waters).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waters
- Wikipedia's article - Waters
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