amniocentesis
nounHow many syllables in amniocentesis?
There are 6 syllables in the word amniocentesis.How to pronounce amniocentesis:
Definition of amniocentesis:
- 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 fetal abnormalities.
- the surgical insertion of a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the uterus to obtain amniotic fluid especially for the determination of fetal sex or chromosomal abnormality
Synonyms for amniocentesis:
amnio
prenatal diagnosis
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