Examples of 'amniocentesis' in a sentence

Meaning of "amniocentesis"

Amniocentesis - a medical procedure used to test for genetic abnormalities in a fetus during pregnancy, often recommended for women at high risk of having a baby with a genetic disorder
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  • 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.

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Amniocentesis is associated with a small risk of miscarriage.
The amount of unnecessary amniocentesis is significantly reduced.
Amniocentesis is carried out starting at fifteen weeks.
I am calling to get the results from my amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis is the process by which a small amount.
I have a court order to perform an amniocentesis on a witness.
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure undergone during pregnancy.
I was not sure after the first amniocentesis.
I had an amniocentesis to rule out a genetic problem.
Today she came to request an amniocentesis test.
Amniocentesis should be offered if preceding tests are equivocal.
So glad you have decided on the amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis may be advised for chromosome testing.
Injection of fluid before delivery using amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis is a medical test performed on a pregnant woman.

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There is some risk associated with amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis is a test to rule out chromosomal defects.
I do not have the proper instruments to do an amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis results show no genetic abnormalities.
The only sure way to know was amniocentesis.
I would like to do an amniocentesis to remove some amniotic fluid.
Read more about the results of amniocentesis.
The amniocentesis was a fundamental importance to confirm the diagnosis.
Prenatal genetic testing is possible through amniocentesis.
He would like her to have an amniocentesis as soon as possible.
This is done with a genetic test called an amniocentesis.
But amniocentesis showed his placenta would be of no help.
Looks at the risks and benefits of amniocentesis.
On the amniocentesis samples that were taken at the clinic.
This is done with through a procedure called an amniocentesis.
And an amniocentesis is not without risk.
As a guide during other tests like amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis is a medical procedure carried out on pregnant women.
Then you could even have an amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis can detect several conditions.
It helped me relax without having to undergo amniocentesis.
Amniocentesis is a test that can be done in pregnancy.
You work with amniocentesis yourself.
Amniocentesis is not without risk for the fetus.
Waiting for the amniocentesis results was very hard.
Amniocentesis is usually described as being uncomfortable rather than painful.
We decided to have an amniocentesis just to be sure.
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test that detects chromosome abnormalities.
Blood was collected before amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
An amniocentesis would then be offered to confirm the result.
The most conclusive test is something like an amniocentesis.
But an amniocentesis is not without risks.
This is the needle for amniocentesis.
Midtrimester amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis.
Pregnancy loss rate following amniocentesis.

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