amniocentesis
Meaning
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.
Translations
amniocentèse
amniocentesi
amniocentesi
amniocentese
amniocéntesis
Amniozentese
vruchtwaterpunctie Fruchtwasseruntersuchung
بزل السلى؛ الغشاء الداخلي المحيط بالجنينPronounced as (IPA)
/ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/
Etymology
By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.
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