amniocentesis
noun
Pronunciation: ˌæmnioʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs
Definition
A medical procedure involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid from the sac surrounding a fetus for diagnostic testing.
Examples
She decided to undergo amniocentesis to screen for potential chromosomal abnormalities.
The results from the amniocentesis provided the parents with important information about their child's development.
Although amniocentesis is highly accurate, it carries a small risk of complications that the physician discussed in detail.
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