Medical Terminology · Reproductive System · Hard

Amniocentesis

Meaning: Sampling of the fluid surrounding a fetus using a needle, to test for genetic conditions.

In practice: Amniocentesis was offered after a high-risk screening result for Down syndrome at the twelve-week scan.

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