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Amniocentesis  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the uterus during pregnancy to obtain amniotic fluid. It is commonly used for fetal karyotype determination in order to diagnose abnormal fetal conditions.

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