Synonyms of amniocentesis

Noun


1. amniocentesis, amnio, centesis, prenatal diagnosis

usage: (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

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