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amniocentesis: Meaning and Definition of
am•ni•o•cen•te•sis
Pronunciation: (am"nē-ō-sen-tē'sis), [key]
— pl. -ses
- a surgical procedure for obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac in the uterus of a pregnant woman by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall, used in diagnosing certain genetic defects or possible obstetric complications.
See also:
- amniocentesis (Thesaurus)
