Amniocentesis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amniocentesis is a noun meaning (medicine) 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, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid.
Meaning
(medicine) 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, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid.
Example Sentences
In most countries amniocentesis is now offered to – perhaps even imposed on – all older mothers, to check whether the foetus carries an extra chromosome.
Word Forms
- amniocenteses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trimester, amnio, amnioscopy, amniotomy, amnioreduction, amnioscope.
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