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- [am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis]
- /ˌæm ni oʊ sɛnˈti sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis]
- /ˌæm ni oʊ sɛnˈti sɪs/
Definitions of amniocentesis word
- uncountable noun amniocentesis If a pregnant woman has an amniocentesis, fluid is removed from her womb in order to check that her unborn baby is not affected by certain genetic disorders. 3
- noun amniocentesis removal of some amniotic fluid by the insertion into the womb of a hollow needle, for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes 3
- noun amniocentesis the surgical procedure of inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall into the uterus of a pregnant woman and extracting amniotic fluid, which may be analyzed to determine the sex of the developing fetus or the presence of disease, genetic defects, etc. 3
- noun plural amniocentesis 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. 1
- noun amniocentesis The sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a fetus. 1
- noun amniocentesis surgical withdrawal of amniotic fluid 1
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Origin of amniocentesis
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; amnio- (as combining form of amnion) + centesis
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Parts of speech for Amniocentesis
noun
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
amniocentesis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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