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Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis Meaning & Definition
Amniocentesis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Amniocentesis?

[n] extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities

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See Also | centesis | prenatal diagnosis

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