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Amniocentesis
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| Word | Definition |
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| amnionnoun | (anatomy) The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended. |
| amniocentesisnoun | (medicine) A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid. |
| amniographynoun | The radiography of the amnion (and fetus), normally after injection of a radiopaque substance. |
| amnioscopynoun | Examination of a foetus and the amniotic fluid in the lowest part of the amniotic sac using an amnioscope introduced through the cervical canal. |
| amnionectomynoun | excision of an amnion |
| amnioscopenoun | A form of endoscope used to examine the amniotic cavity and its foetus. |
| endoamnioscopynoun | (obstetrics) An experimental imaging technique which allows direct visualisation of the developing fetus. |
| cordocentesisnoun | (surgery) The removal of blood from an umbilical cord in utero for testing. |
| amniotomynoun | (medicine) An artificial rupture of membranes to induce or accelerate labour. |
| hysteroamniotomynoun | The artificial rupture of the amniotic sacs and the uterus. |
| thoracocentesisnoun | Alternative form of thoracentesis. [(surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space.] |
| amnioreductionnoun | (surgery) The removal of excess amniotic fluid. |
| amniogenesisnoun | The formation and development of the amnion |
| arteriocentesisnoun | centesis of an artery |
| funipuncturenoun | cordocentesis |
| celiocentesisnoun | (pathology) paracentesis of the abdomen |
| amniocelenoun | (pathology) A herniation of the amnion through a uterine defect |
| urinocentesisnoun | The aspiration of urine from the bladder for analysis |
| synoviocentesisnoun | centesis of the synovial membrane |
| nt scannoun | A nuchal scan. |
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