Amniocentesis Synonyms

ămnē-ō-sĕn-tēsĭs
(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
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. amnio

Words Related to Amniocentesis

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Amniocentesis Sentence Examples

  • If these scans give more cause for concern you may be given counseling and be offered an amniocentesis.

  • It also means that older mothers can be given a low risk for Down syndrome without having to undergo an amniocentesis.

  • One death followed amniocentesis; a few followed miscarriage or termination.

  • Mums-to-be are currently offered the traditional method in which a needle is inserted inside the womb (amniocentesis or chorion villus sampling ).

  • Procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling allow small amounts of the baby's cells to be removed for examination.

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