amniocentesis
amniocentesis · amniocenteses
Amniozentese, Fruchtwasseruntersuchung
A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow…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.
/ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Amniozentese, Fruchtwasseruntersuchung
More definitions
- (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
Translations
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By meaning 1
procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid:
Origin
By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.
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Forms
plural: amniocenteses| Singular | amniocentesis |
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Synonyms
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- (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:amnio