amnio

/ˈæmniˌoʊ/
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Other forms: amnios

Definitions of amnio
  1. noun
    (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
    synonyms: amniocentesis
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    prenatal diagnosis
    any of the diagnostic procedures used to determine whether a fetus has a genetic abnormality
    centesis
    (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
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