amniocentesis
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- IPA /ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/
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amniocentesis noun
- 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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trimesteramnioamnioscopyamniotomyamnioreductionamnioscopehysteroamniotomyamniographyendoamnioscopyamniogenesisamnionectomyamnionperitoneocentesisamnioceleamniotic saccordocentesis
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