Amniocentesis

/ˌamnɪˌəʊsəntˈiːsɪs/

/ˌæmnioʊˌsɛnˈtisɪs/

Amniocentesis

(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

synonyms : amnio

Examples

1. We had the amniocentesis which went according to plans.

2. In amniocentesis, your doctor will take a sample of this fluid to test for specific genetic disorders and birth defects.

3. Amniocentesis actually these days can be sent for a variety of different things.

4. Treatments include medications, amnioreduction via amniocentesis and delivery.