amniocentesis

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: prenatal test, genetic screening, amniotic fluid analysis, diagnostic procedure

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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.

Synonyms of amniocentesis

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