English Explanatory Dictionary

amniocentesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/ En-us-amniocentesis.ogg

Word forms

amniocentesis amniocenteses

Etymology

By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.

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