amniocentesis definition by Wordo

Noun

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

.