| amniocentesis |
Puncture of the fluid sac surrounding the fetus to obtain a sample of the amniotic fluid for testing. The procedure, performed around the sixteenth week of pregnancy, can be used to diagnose neural tube defects such as spina bifida or genetic defects such as Down's Syndrome.
출처: www.fertilityuk.org/nfps02.html
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| amnion |
The inner membrane lining the foetal sac.
출처: www.pakmed.bobos.ca/infertility/inf05.htm
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| amniotic fluid |
This protective liquid, consisting mostly of water, fills in the sac surrounding the fetus.
출처: pregnancytoday.com/reference/library/glossary.htm
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| amniotic fluid |
Category: General pregnancy A colorless liquid that surrounds and cushions the fetus in its mother's womb, protecting the baby from outside pressure and providing a clean environment for growth. Find out more about Amniotic fluid: Articles | Books/products
출처: pregnancyandbaby.com/read/articles/2440.htm
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| amniocentesis |
A prenatal test in which cells surrounding a fetus are removed in order to examine the chromosomes.
출처: www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/public...
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