Glossary

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis

Amniozentese·Also: Fruchtwasseruntersuchung

Amniocentesis is a prenatal examination in which a fine needle is used to take a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus. This allows certain hereditary diseases and abnormalities in the unborn child to be investigated.

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