amniocentesis
noun /,æmnioʊsɛn'tisɪs/
- Definition
- (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
- Example
- The word 'amniocentesis' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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