Prenatal Diagnosis (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the diagnostic procedures used to determine whether a fetus has a genetic abnormality.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Prenatal diagnosis allows for early detection and management of potential health issues in the developing fetus.
- The obstetrician recommended prenatal diagnosis for the expectant mother who had a family history of inherited disorders.
- Prenatal diagnosis techniques such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling can detect chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome.
- The couple decided to undergo prenatal diagnosis to determine whether their fetus had inherited the genetic condition that affected the father's side of the family.
- Prenatal diagnosis is a valuable tool in assessing the risk of birth defects and allowing expectant parents to make informed decisions about their pregnancy.