Amnio (Noun)
Meaning
(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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Amnio is usually performed after the 15th week of pregnancy to assess fetal abnormalities and detect genetic disorders.
- During an amnio procedure, the healthcare provider uses ultrasound to guide a thin needle into the uterus to collect a sample of amniotic fluid.
- A doctor may recommend an amnio if a woman is over 35 years old, has a family history of genetic disorders, or if she has had previous pregnancies complicated by birth defects.
- An amnio test is a diagnostic tool used to detect chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, in the developing fetus.
- The risk of complications from an amnio is low, but a woman should discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with her healthcare provider before making a decision.