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Definition of Amnio
1. Noun. (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.
Exact synonyms: Amniocentesis
Generic synonyms: Prenatal Diagnosis, Centesis
Category relationships: Gestation, Maternity, Pregnancy
Generic synonyms: Prenatal Diagnosis, Centesis
Category relationships: Gestation, Maternity, Pregnancy
Definition of Amnio
1. Noun. amniocentesis ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Amnio
1. a surgical insertion of a needle into the uterus [n -NIOS]