Definition

Sampling of amniotic fluid for testing

DiagnosticReproductive

Breakdown

Root

amni/o

amnion

Suffix

-centesis

surgical puncture

Etymology

Greek: amni/o (amnion) + -centesis (surgical puncture)

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