Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
amniocentesis
IPA transcription: [,æmnioʊs,ɛnt'isɪs]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
amniocentesis, amnio
Meaning:
(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
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