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amniocentesis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Amniocentesis : Procedure used in prenatal diagnosis to obtain amniotic fluid which can be used for genetic and other diagnostic tests. Informally called an "amnio." ...
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Further Reading on amniocentesis
  • Fetal Ultrasound ( WebMD )
    A fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of a fetus , the organ that ...and the placenta during a procedure, such as an amniocentesis or...

  • Down Syndrome - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Down syndrome is a lifelong condition in which a person is born with distinct physical features and ...through your vagina or by putting a thin needle into your belly. Amniocentesis in the second...

  • Cancer acTopic Centers - Psychosocial Issues in Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes: Lynch Syndrome and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) ( WebMD )
    Introduction Psychosocial research in cancer genetic counseling and testing focuses on the interest in testing among populations ...of a genetic disorder in a fetus. Methods include amniocentesis and...

  • Pregnancy - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Is this topic for you ? This topic covers prepregnancy and pregnancy information , including planning for labor and delivery . For ...I have an early fetal ultrasound? Should I have an amniocentesis ?

  • Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is Rh sensitization during pregnancy ? If your blood is Rh - negative and your unborn baby ' s blood is Rh - positive , your ...during pregnancy. You had a medical test such as an amniocentesis or...



  • Placenta Previa - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    If you have placenta previa , your treatment will depend upon : How much you are bleeding ( which influences whether you are ...and prepare for an early birth. You may have an amniocentesis to see how...

  • Spina Bifida - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the bones of the spine ( vertebrae ) do not form properly ...test results suggest a birth defect, she can choose to have an amniocentesis . This test helps...

  • Cancer During Pregnancy - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    On rare occasions , cancer coincides with pregnancy . Because the medicines and radiation used for treating cancer can be dangerous ...Once the fetus's lungs are mature, as confirmed by amniocentesis , an...

  • Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Before a baby is born , the amniotic sac breaks open , causing amniotic fluid to gush out or , less commonly , to slowly leak . When this ...to treat or prevent amniotic fluid infection. Amniocentesis , which is...


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