Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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amnio | Yes | No | No | No |
centesis | Yes | No | No | No |
amnio (noun) | centesis (noun) |
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(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 | (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid |