Definition of amniocentesis Amniocentesis

/æˌmniowsɛˌntiˈsɪs/ - [atmneeowsenteesis] - am•ni•o•cen•te•sis

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Noun Plural: amniocentesises
amniocentesis - (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
		amnio
		centesis (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
		prenatal diagnosis any of the diagnostic procedures used to determine whether a fetus has a genetic abnormality

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amniocentesis (Noun)
A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac . Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications.

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amniocentesis
A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of genetic risk factors.

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amniocentesis, noun, singular of amniocenteses.

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