| amnion |
The inner membrane lining the foetal sac.
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| amniotic fluid |
This protective liquid, consisting mostly of water, fills in the sac surrounding the fetus.
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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
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| amniocentesis |
A prenatal test in which cells surrounding a fetus are removed in order to examine the chromosomes.
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| amniocentesis |
a procedure to collect amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman. During amniocentesis a needle is passed through a woman's abdominal wall and into a pocket of amniotic fluid inside the uterus. This procedure is done with the help of ultrasound to avoid harm to the fetus. Fetal cells floating in amniotic fluid can be examined for chromosomal abnormalities. Other substances are also found in amniotic fluid and can be helpful in detecting problems with the fetus. ...
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