Amniocentesis (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
- The doctor recommended amniocentesis to determine if the fetus had any genetic disorders.
- Amniocentesis is usually performed between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy to test for chromosomal abnormalities.
- The results of the amniocentesis revealed that the baby had a normal set of chromosomes.
- The pregnant woman was anxious about undergoing amniocentesis, but her doctor reassured her that it was a safe procedure.
- Amniocentesis can also detect certain infections that may affect the fetus during pregnancy.