excess of amniotic fluid, the liquid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus. Chronic hydramnios, in which fluid accumulates slowly, is fairly common, ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/88
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī-dram′nē-os, -nē-on Definitions: 1. Presence of an excessive amount of amniotic fluid, usually over 2,000 mL. Synonyms: polyhydramnios Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=41825