What is Amniocentesis? A Basic Definition

amniocentesis
     n : (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 [syn: amnio]
     [also:
         amniocenteses
         (pl)]

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Mon May 26

• The National Genetics Education and Development Centre: Meiosis Non-disjunctio n Structural chromosome abnormalities Chorion Villus Sampling Amniocentesis Pedigree symbols

Tue Jan 22

• Amniocentesis Interactive

Wed Dec 12

• Amniocentesis - Better Health Channel.: Amniocentesis is a medical procedure performed on a pregnant woman to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid from the sac surrounding her baby. Amniocentesis can detect foetal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome or spina bifida.
• Amniocentesis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Screening Information

Sat Oct 27

• Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
• About Amniocentesis
• Amniocentesis Test
• Procedure-Rela ted Complications of Amniocentesis and Chorionic ...
• Chorionic Villus Sampling and Amniocentesis Study | GW SPHHS

Wed Oct 3

• Intrauterine Growth Retardation - October 15, 1998 - American Academy of Family Physicians: IUGR

Fri Sep 28

• Prenatal diagnosis of triploidy during the second trimester of pregnancy -- Jauniaux et al. 88 (6): 983 -- Obstetrics & Gynecology: Prenatal diagnosis of triploidy during the second trimester of pregnancy
• triploidy: Birth Defects Risk Factor

Thu Sep 20

• Mid - Trimester Amniocentesis Fetal Loss Rate: Overview of amniocentesis risk. The Eddleman study is critizied.
• Diagnostic mid trimester amniocentesis: How safe?: Risk: 0.6%

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