Amniocentesis — synonyms, definition

1. amniocentesis (Noun)

1 synonym
amnio
1 definition

amniocentesis (Noun) — (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of foetal abnormalities.

2 types of
centesis prenatal diagnosis
3 topics
gestation maternity pregnancy