Amniocentesis
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Amniocentesis | |
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Term | Amniocentesis |
Short definition | a procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the mother’s womb in order to detect abnormalities of the fetus |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Amniocentesis (definition) a procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the mother’s womb in order to detect abnormalities of the fetus
==Amniocentesis (overview)==