amniocentesis
IPA: æmnioʊsɛntˈisɪs
noun
- (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.
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Examples of "amniocentesis" in Sentences
- It may be associated with amniocentesis.
- Amniocentesis is a test to check a baby's chromosomes.
- Amniocentesis is incomplete and vastly under referenced.
- The scientific basis of amniocentesis is straightforward.
- Does anyone know who developed the technique amniocentesis.
- The amniocentesis needle comprises a hollow needle and a stylet.
- Sometimes, as with an amniocentesis, a local anesthetic is given.
- Amniocentesis is very accurate; however, there is a risk of miscarriage.
- One of the main uses of amniocentesis is to detect chromosomal abnormalities...
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