HealthAugust 17, 2026
polyhydramnios
pah-lee-hy-DRAM-nee-ohs
Definition
A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac during pregnancy.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'polys' (much/many), 'hydor' (water), and 'amnion' (the membrane enclosing the fetus), the term describes the excessive volume of amniotic fluid.
In the news
In this article, polyhydramnios was a complication caused by the fetus's tumor, which obstructed the fetus's ability to swallow the fluid, leading to potential health risks.
This Fetus Had a Parasitic Twin in an Unusual Location
Read the full article ↗MedPage Today