Definitions for amniocentesis
amniocentesis
am·ni·o·cen·te·sis
Spelling: [am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis]
IPA: /ˌæm ni oʊ sɛnˈti sɪs/
Amniocentesis is a 13 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.
You can make 1649 anagrams from letters in amniocentesis (aceeiimnnosst).
Definitions for amniocentesis
noun
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a surgical procedure for obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac in the uterus of a pregnant woman by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall, used in diagnosing certain genetic defects or possible obstetric complications.
Origin of amniocentesis
1955-60; amnio- (as combining form of amnion) + centesis
Examples for amniocentesis
So when Sarah was 16 weeks pregnant, she got an amniocentesis.