amniocentesis

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Noun amniocentesis has 1 sense

amniocentesis, amnio - (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
--₁ is a kind of centesis; prenatal diagnosis

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Term: Amniocentesis

Definition:

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure in which a small sample of amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus to analyze the genetic makeup of a fetus and detect certain genetic disorders.

Senses:

Noun: Prenatal diagnostic test
Noun: Genetic screening procedure

Sample Sentences:

The doctor recommended amniocentesis to identify any potential genetic abnormalities in the unborn child.
Amniocentesis is often conducted during the second trimester of pregnancy.
She underwent amniocentesis to gain a better understanding of the genetic health of her baby.

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