amniocentesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/ (UK)
- (US) audio
Etymology
By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.
Meanings
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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.
In most countries amniocentesis is now offered to – perhaps even imposed on – all older mothers, to check whether the foetus carries an extra chromosome.
1999, Matt Ridley, Genome, Harper Perennial, published 2004, page 287:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| amniocenteses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (14)
fi lapsivesipisto (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · pl amniopunkcja (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · nl vruchtwaterpunctie (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · pt amniocentese (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · ro amniocenteză (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · fr amniocentèse (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · el αμνιοκέντηση (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · pl amniocenteza (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · es amniocentesis (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · cmn 羊膜穿刺術 /羊膜穿刺术 (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · ca amniocentesi (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · de Amniozentese (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · id amniosentesis (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid) · de Fruchtwasseruntersuchung (procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid)